demotion
/dɪˈmoʊʃən/
noun
- The act of moving someone to a lower rank, position, or level, or the state of being moved down.
- The company announced several demotions after the restructuring.
- She feared demotion if she didn't meet her quarterly targets.
- His demotion to assistant was a big blow to his confidence.
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