Demotion (Noun)
Meaning
Act of lowering in rank or position.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The demotion of the team's captain was a shock to the entire squad.
- Her demotion from CEO to department head was seen as a significant blow to her career.
- After the scandal, the police officer was given a demotion and relegated to a desk job.
- The company's demotion of several high-ranking executives was a result of their poor financial performance.
- He considered the job offer to be a demotion from his previous position as a senior manager.