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demote

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demote /diˈmoʊt/ verb
demotes; demoted; demoting
demote
/diˈmoʊt/
verb
demotes; demoted; demoting
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEMOTE
[+ object]
: to change the rank or position of (someone) to a lower or less important one
opposite promote

— demotion

/dɪˈmoʊʃən/ noun, plural demotions [count, noncount]