Definition of Demotion in English :
Define Demotion in English
Demotion meaning in English
Meaning of Demotion in English
Pronunciation of Demotion in English
Demotion pronunciation in English
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Demotion
see synonyms of demotionNoun
1. demotion
act of lowering in rank or position
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Demotion
see synonyms of demotionverb
(transitive)
to lower in rank or position; relegate
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Demotion
see synonyms of demotion verb transitiveWord forms: deˈmoted or deˈmoting
to reduce to a lower grade; lower in rank
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Demotion
see synonyms of demotiontr.v. de·mot·ed, de·mot·ing, de·motes
To reduce in grade, rank, or status: was demoted from captain to lieutenant.
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