What is another word for de-mote?
Pronunciation: [dəmˈə͡ʊt] (IPA) 
De-mote or the action of downgrading or reducing someone's rank/position in an organization can be described using various synonyms. Some of the common synonyms include; demerit, downgrade, relegation, displacement, transfer, displacement, or removal. Demerit refers to the process of subtracting points or credits from someone's position for disciplinary reasons. Downgrade means lowering someone's position to a lower rank or status. Relegation refers to the act of removing someone from a more significant role to a lesser one. Transfer means relocating someone from one position to another within an organization. Displacement means removing someone from a position without necessarily demoting them. Removal means terminating someone's appointment from a position or a job entirely.
