Synonyms of relegate
25 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for relegate is humble. Other synonyms of relegate are debase, demote, abase, bring down to size and cut down to size. The opposite of relegate is promote.
Synonyms and similar words for relegate
verbConsign (a person or thing) to a place, position, or role of obscurity, insignificance, oblivion...
- debaseTo lower in position or rank.
- demoteTo lower the rank or status of.
- humbleTo defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of.
- 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.
- degradeTo lower in value or social position.
- 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.
- reduceTo bring to an inferior rank; to degrade, to demote.
- 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.
- embase archaicTo bring down or lower in position, status, etc.; to degrade, humiliate.
Opposite of relegate
verbTransfer (a sports team) to a lower-ranking league division.
- promoteTo raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
Meaning of relegate
- verb Exile or banish to a particular place.
- verb Remove (oneself) to a distance from something or somewhere.
- verb Banish from proximity to Rome for a set time; compare relegate.
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Questions about synonyms of relegate
- What is another word for relegate?
- Relegate has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as humble, debase, demote, abase, bring down to size, cut down to size, defame and degrade.
- What is the opposite of relegate?
- The opposite of relegate is promote.
- What does relegate mean?
- Relegate means exile or banish to a particular place.
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