demote
verb (used with object)
to reduce to a lower grade, rank, class, or position (opposed to promote).
is demoting
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present progressiveof demote (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The European Commission said Google is demoting media publishers' websites and content in search results when they include content from commercial partners, such as sponsored editorial pieces.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
