Demote
Demote verb - To bring to a lower grade or rank.
Give
Give verb - To make a present of.
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| character | demote character | give character |
Both words in one sentence
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He can't do anything directly because he's not Picard's immediate superior, but he spends plenty of time trying to sabotage Picard in order to give him the excuse to demote him.
Source: Straw Character -
The Federation Council notes that he has to be punished for his actions, so they winkingly "demote" him to Captain and give him command of a new ship, knowing full well that's the best way to reward him.
Source: Unishment
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