demotion

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The action or fact of promoting someone to a lower rank or position.

  - "He was given a demotion due to poor performance."
  - "The company underwent a series of demotions, leading to significant layoffs."

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Antonyms

promotion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demotion
promotion , relocation , education , revocation

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Variants

List of all variants of demotion that leads to same result
demote , demoted , demotes , demoting , demotion , demotions

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Etymology

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From the Old French desmoter, meaning 'to unravel,' 'to undo,' 'to take apart,' 'to dismantle,' 'to demote.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in ancient Rome, a demotion could be a form of punishment in gladiatorial combat? Losing a fight could result in a demotion from a higher rank to a lower one, with potentially severe consequences.

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Related Concepts

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1. promotion: The opposite of demotion, referring to the advancement of someone to a higher rank or position.

2. layoff: A termination of employment, often due to a reduction in workforce or a company's financial difficulties.

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Culture

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Demotion is often associated with a loss of status, power, or prestige. It can be a demoralizing experience, particularly if it is unexpected or undeserved. Demotions can occur in various contexts, including the workplace, military, and academic settings.

How to Memorize "demotion"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Think of DEMOTION as an acronym for 'Dismantle, Eliminate, Modify, Overhaul, Transfer, Oversee, Negotiate' to help remember its meaning.

2. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone being moved down in rank or position to remember the meaning of demotion.

3. associate
   

   - Associate the word demotion with feelings of disappointment or frustration to help remember its meaning.

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