Synonyms of demote

25 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for demote is humble. Other synonyms of demote are reduce, disgrace, discredit, degrade and humiliate. The opposite of demote is promote.

Synonyms and similar words for demote

degradeTo lower in value or social position.
humbleTo defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of.
reduceTo bring to an inferior rank; to degrade, to demote.
abaseTo lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to...
bring down to sizeSynonym of cut down to size.
cut down to size
defameTo disgrace; to bring into disrepute.
demean
depressTo bring down or humble; to abase (pride, etc.).
discreditTo harm the good reputation of (a person).
disgraceTo put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.
dishonour
disparageTo dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak...
downgradeTo disparage.
give a bad nameTo cause people to lose respect, reverence or esteem for something or someone.
humiliateTo make humble; to lower in condition or status.
knock down to sizeSynonym of cut down to size.
put someone in their placeTo bring somebody down; to humble or rebuke.
relegateConsign (a person or thing) to a place, position, or role of obscurity, insignificance, oblivion, lower rank or...
sink figurativelyTo cause to decline; to depress or degrade.
slurTo soil; to sully; to contaminate; to disgrace.
trim down to sizeSynonym of cut down to size.
whittle down to sizeSynonym of cut down to size.
debase archaicTo lower in position or rank.
embase archaicTo bring down or lower in position, status, etc.; to degrade, humiliate.

promoteTo raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

What is another word for demote?: Demote has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as humble, reduce, disgrace, discredit, degrade, humiliate, defame and downgrade.
What is the opposite of demote?: The opposite of demote is promote.
What does demote mean?: Demote means to lower the rank or status of.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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