demote Antonyms
Meaning of demote
demote (v)
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
demote (v. t.)
To reduce to a lower grade, as in school.
demote Sentence Examples
- The manager decided to demote the employee due to consistent underperformance.
- After the merger, several senior executives were demoted to lower positions within the company.
- The decision to demote him from team captain was met with disappointment but understanding.
- The demotion came as a shock to her, as she had always received positive feedback on her work.
- In the military, a demotion can significantly affect one's career trajectory.
- His demotion to a junior role within the department was a humbling experience.
- The demotion was a consequence of his failure to adhere to company policies.
- She feared that her demotion would hinder her chances of advancement in the company.
- Despite his demotion, he remained determined to prove himself and work his way back up.
- The demote button in the online forum allowed moderators to lower a user's status for violating community guidelines.
FAQs About the word demote
assign to a lower position; reduce in rankTo reduce to a lower grade, as in school.
reduce, dismiss, can,degrade, downgrade, sack, fire, abase, disrate, humble
raise, promote,promote, raise, advance, elevate, elevate, hire, hire,advance
The manager decided to demote the employee due to consistent underperformance.
After the merger, several senior executives were demoted to lower positions within the company.
The decision to demote him from team captain was met with disappointment but understanding.
The demotion came as a shock to her, as she had always received positive feedback on her work.
