Demotion

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status. countable, uncountable

    "Unlike other previous Prelates, who were swiftly anointed bishops, Francis did not follow suit. Ocáriz remained a Monsignor. In the eyes of many observers, it was a demotion of Opus Dei."

  2. 2
    act of lowering in rank or position wordnet

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degradationdowngradingrelegationabasementbanishmentblackballing

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"He's quite philosophical about his demotion."

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