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Demote Definition & Meaning

demote
verb
  1. assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant"

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What does demote mean?
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant"
What part of speech is demote?
Demote is a verb.

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