demote
Translation
to demote, to relegate, to downgrade
Examples
He was demoted for his poor performance.
He was demoted for his poor performance.
They might demote the team to a lower league.
They might demote the team to a lower league.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((from sth.)) ((to sth.)) to move (sb.) to a lower rank or position He was demoted from manager to supervisor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relegate, downgrade; Antonyms: promote, upgrade
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (down) and 'movere' (to move). Literally 'to move down'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-' as in 'decrease' and 'mote' like 'move'. You are moving down in rank.