Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank.
1Would it fire or demote those it suspects of not being sympathetic?
2Having lifted you out of the secretary class we can't demote you.
3The official also said the White House had no plans to demote Powell.
4The emperor could not demote Crull-maldor without giving a just reason.
5It will only demote and label previously debunked content that is shared by politicians.
6The Beckers can't demote any groomsmen at this late date; all their people are important.
7All of his argument to the contrary had only managed to demote him to lord.
8It was like a 'how to demote somebody' seminar.'
9It was unsuitable, and Silk would demote me to Breeder if she ever found out.
10The merger could demote the incumbent governor to become deputy head of the merged body.
11A manager could promote attractive employees and demote ugly ones, but you won't even notice.
12Industry groups say businesses will cut worker hours, demote managers and potentially cut wages in response.
13But here's some advice: you should always promote or demote for a purpose, not for effect.
14The only big surprise was his decision to demote Mary Hanafin, one of his most able Ministers.
15And when I don't, they'll demote me.
16Some will always demote his achievements below those of Charlton, whose illustrious career included lifting the World Cup.