Definitions for demote

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demote de·mote

Spelling: [dih-moht]

IPA: /dɪˈmoʊt/

Demote is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 88 anagrams from letters in demote (deemot).

Definitions for demote

verb (used with object)

1. to reduce to a lower grade, rank, class, or position (opposed to promote):

Origin of demote

An Americanism dating back to 1890-95; de- + (pro)mote

Examples for demote

Obama or Congress could demote or impeach Jaczko within the next year; either move would be highly unprecedented.

Billy Kasker wandered off for a few moments and I had to demote him.