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demoted

[dɪˈmoʊtɪd]

demoted Definition

  • 1to lower someone or something in rank or position
  • 2to 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

Antonyms for demoted

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.

  • to lower someone's rank in an organization

    Example

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

  • 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.