demote
Translation
to demote, to downgrade
Examples
They will demote him from manager to assistant.
They will demote him from manager to assistant.
The team was demoted to a lower league.
The team was demoted to a lower league.
Grammar Patterns
to demote ((sb.)) <from sth.> <to sth.> to demote ((sb.)) from manager to assistant
Similar Words
Synonyms: downgrade, relegate; Antonyms: promote, upgrade
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (down) and 'mote' from 'promote'. It is the opposite of 'promote'.
Memory Tips
'De-' often means 'down' or 'remove'. To 'de-mote' is to move down in rank.