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Definition:

Demotion: The act of reducing a person's rank or position within a hierarchy or organization.

Senses:

1. Noun: The action of lowering someone's rank or status.
2. Noun: The result or consequence of being demoted.

Sample Sentences:

1. After repeatedly arriving late to work, John received a demotion from manager to assistant.
2. Mary saw a drop in her responsibilities and salary as a demotion after her company downsized.
3. His demotion came as a shock and severely impacted his confidence and motivation.
4. The demotion of the team's captain led to discontentment among the players.
5. Receiving praise and recognition motivates employees, while demotion can have a detrimental effect on their performance.

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