Synonyms for

Relegated

Verb / ˈrelʌˌgeɪtɪd / Another word for relegated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To assign or move someone or something to a lower or less important position, category, or status.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

demoted downgraded subordinated assigned

Informal

put down sent down dumped

Literary

banished exiled consigned

Antonyms

promoted elevated advanced honored preferred raised

Common collocations

  • relegated to the bench
  • relegated to a lower division
  • relegated to the background
  • relegated to history
  • relegated to obscurity
  • relegated to a lesser role

Word family

noun relegation
verb relegate
adjective relegated

Usage note

Often used in sports contexts to describe moving a team to a lower league. Can also refer to being placed in a less important position or rank.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher relegated him to the back of the classroom for misbehaving.
  2. The old computer was relegated to the storage room.
  3. The company relegated the inexperienced employee to a lower position.
  4. The coach decided to relegate the star player to the bench.
  5. The politician was relegated to a minor committee after the scandal.

Quotes

  • I've never relegated music to just background noise.
  • I'm not going to be relegated to doing just vampire movies or horror movies.
  • We can't relegate black history to just one month.

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