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Demotions

Noun:

1. The act of lowering someone to a lower rank or position, typically as a result of poor performance or misconduct.

Example sentence: After multiple complaints from customers, the employee faced several demotions within the company.

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Verb:

1. To lower someone to a lower rank or position, often as a disciplinary measure.

Example sentence: The manager decided to demote the employee to a less responsible position after they consistently failed to meet their targets.

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Adjective:

1. Referring to or characteristic of being lowered to a lower rank or position.

Example sentence: The demoted employee felt demoralized and disconnected from their previous responsibilities.

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Local Usage:

Demotions in the local industry are a common consequence for employees who do not comply with the company's safety guidelines.

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