downgrading
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/ˌdaʊnˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
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/ˌdaʊnˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
When someone or something is moved to a lower level or rank.
The company decided to downgrading the employee for poor performance.
When something is made to seem less important or valuable than it really is.
The downgrading of the issue led to a lack of public attention.