Civilise and Demote

Opposite meaning words

Civilise verb - Raise from a barbaric to a civilized state.

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Demote is an antonym for civilise.

Demote verb - To bring to a lower grade or rank.

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Civilise is an antonym for demote.

Nearby Words: demotion, demoting

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