demote

Word parts

de- + promote

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈməʊt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈmoʊt/

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• Hyphenation: de‧mote

Verb

Plain form demote

Third-person singular demotes

Past tense demoted

Past participle demoted

Present participle demoting

1. (transitive) If you demote someone or something, you move them to a lower level or rank, but not physically.
   • Antonym: promote

   The officer was demoted for bad behavior.

Related words

• demotion