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(de-mo-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the act of being moved to a lower rank or position.

Example Sentence

The job demotion meant less pay for the employee.

More Example Sentences

His demotion surprised everyone at work.

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Rhymes

  • bocian
  • goshen
  • hoeschen
  • kocian
  • lotion
  • motion
  • notion
  • ocean
  • potion

  • commotion
  • demotion
  • devotion
  • emotion
  • laotian
  • promotion

  • locomotion
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