derank

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To inflect into a form that cannot be used in independent declarative clauses.
  2. To strip of rank; demote.
  3. To demote; to give a lower position within a hierarchy.
  4. To lower or remove achievements and skill level.
  5. To lower or remove an official ranking or accreditation.
  6. To lower the status or importance of

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-derank.wav

Word forms

derank deranks deranking deranked de-rank

Etymology

From de- + rank.

Derived words

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