Associations to the word «Demote»

Wiktionary

DEMOTE, verb. (transitive) To lower the rank or status of something.
DEMOTE, verb. (transitive) To relegate.

Dictionary definition

DEMOTE, verb. Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant".

Wise words

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb