noun

demotion

demotion, downgrading

His demotion was a surprise to everyone.

His demotion was a surprise to everyone.

He faced a demotion in rank and pay.

He faced a demotion in rank and pay.

a demotion <from sth.> <to sth.> a demotion from director to manager

Synonyms: downgrade, relegation; Antonyms: promotion, upgrade

The noun form of the verb 'demote'. 'De-' (down) + 'motion' (movement), meaning a downward movement in rank.

If you are 'demoted', you receive a 'demotion'.

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