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DEMOTE

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Demote.

Demote - as a verb

Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Example: "She was demoted because she always speaks up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakbumpkick downstairsrelegate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assigndelegatedeputedesignate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
promote

Example Sentences

"The company decided to demote the underperforming employee."
"He was demoted from his position as team leader."
"In order to cut costs, they demoted several managers."
"After the incident, the captain demoted the unruly soldier."
"She feared being demoted to a lower rank in the army."
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Word Game Points

Is DEMOTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, demote is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEMOTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DEMOTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, demote is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEMOTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DEMOTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, demote is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEMOTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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