Demote v. t. (past & past part. demoted; pres. part. demoting) To reduce to a lower grade or rank, as in the military, one's employment, or in school; to assign to a lower position.
... Billy Kasker wandered off for a few moments and I had to demote him. But it was nothing. See you next year when I bring another graduating class ... — Be It Ever Thus • Robert Moore Williams Read full book for free!