Definition of Demote

to lower someone’s rank

Examples of Demote in a sentence

The decision to demote the officer to a lower rank was based on his inability to perform on the field.  🔊

Marcus was the group leader at first, but we made a vote to demote him after he proved incompetent.  🔊

I had no choice but to demote the corporal to the rank of private for his blatant insubordination.  🔊

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