First Known Use: circa 1891
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demote
verb de·mote \di-ˈmōt, ˌdē-\
: to change the rank or position of (someone) to a lower or less important one
de·mot·edde·mot·ing
Full Definition of DEMOTE
transitive verb
1
: to reduce to a lower grade or rank
2
: to relegate to a less important position
— de·mo·tion \-ˈmō-shən\ noun
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Origin of DEMOTE
de- + -mote (as in promote)
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Rhymes with DEMOTE
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DEMOTION Defined for Kids
demote
verb de·mote \di-ˈmōt\
de·mot·edde·mot·ing
Definition of DEMOTE for Kids
: to reduce to a lower grade or rank <He was demoted to private.>
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