demotes

We have found lemma(root) word of demotes : demote.

Definitions


[ˌdiːˈməʊt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- move (someone) to a lower position or rank, usually as a punishment
(e.g: the head of the army was demoted to deputy defence secretary)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from de- ‘down’ + a shortened form of promote




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