1. (verb) assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• break
• bump
• demote
• relegate

1. (verb) assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• assign
• delegate
• depute
• designate

1. (verb) assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• reduce
• sideline

1. (verb) assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• advance
• elevate
• kick upstairs
• promote
• raise
• upgrade

1. (verb) assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• bump off
• dispatch
• hit
• murder
• off
• polish off
• remove
• slay

1. (verb) assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• demotion
• relegation