English Synonym Finder

relegate

Definitions

To assign to a lower rank, position, or status.

To transfer or consign to an inferior or less important place or condition.

To submit or refer something for a particular action or decision.

Examples

The team was relegated to the second division after a string of poor performances.

She refused to relegate her personal ambitions to the background in favor of her career.

Synonyms

demote downgrade lower banish transfer degrade

Antonyms

promote upgrade elevate advance prefer exalt honor