Demote
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To move someone to a lower rank or position within a hierarchy.
“The manager was demoted after the project ran significantly over budget.”
Pronunciation
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/dɪˈməʊt/
Syllables
de·mote
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