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demote

🇬🇧 UK/,di:'məut/🇺🇸 US/.di:'mәut/
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To lower someone's rank, position, or status, often as a punishment

使降级;使降职

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
motmove
+
esuffix
=demote

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The officer was demoted for his poor performance.

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