relegation

Definitions

The action of lowering someone or something to a less important position, rank, or status.

The transfer of a sports team from a higher division to a lower one as a result of poor performance.

Examples

The team fought hard all season to avoid relegation to the second division.

After a string of poor performances, the club faced the grim reality of relegation.

The fans were devastated when their team's relegation was confirmed on the final day of the season.

Synonyms

demotion downgrading debasement lowering displacement transfer degradation

Antonyms

promotion advancement elevation upgrade preferment ascent aggrandizement