demote
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/diːˈməʊt/
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/diːˈməʊt/
to lower someone's rank or position, usually as a punishment
After the mistake, the manager decided to demote him instead of firing him.
실수 후, 관리자는 그를 해고하기보다는 강등시키기로 결정했다.