demoted

[dɪˈmoʊtɪd]

demoted Definition

• 1. to lower someone or something in rank or position
• 2. to reduce the importance or value of something

Using demoted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "demoted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  After the scandal, he was demoted to a lower position.

• Example

  The team was demoted to a lower league after losing too many games.

• Example

  The company's profits have been demoted by the recent economic downturn.

demoted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for demoted

• downgrade
• relegate
• displace
• oust
• depose

Antonyms for demoted

• promote
• elevate
• advance

Phrases with demoted

• be demoted to the minors

  to be moved from a major league team to a minor league team in sports

  Example

  After his poor performance, he was demoted to the minors.

• demote someone to a lower rank

  to lower someone's rank in an organization

  Example

  He was demoted to a lower rank after the investigation revealed his misconduct.

• demote something to a lower priority

  to reduce the importance or priority of something

  Example

  The project was demoted to a lower priority due to budget constraints.

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Summary: demoted in Brief

To 'demote' [dɪˈmoʊtɪd] is to lower someone or something in rank or position, or to reduce the importance or value of something. Examples include 'After the scandal, he was demoted to a lower position,' and 'The team was demoted to a lower league after losing too many games.' Phrases like 'be demoted to the minors' and 'demote someone to a lower rank' illustrate the term's usage in sports and organizational contexts.