relegated

[rel-i-gay-tid] / ˈrɛl ɪˌgeɪ tɪd /

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assign, transfer v.
banish, downgrade v.

VERB

assign, transfer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consign entrust refer

STRONG

accredit charge commend commit confide credit delegate

WEAK

hand over pass on turn over

Antonyms

STRONG

deny disapprove keep

WEAK

assume hold promote upgrade

VERB

banish, downgrade

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demote dismiss

STRONG

deport displace eject exile expatriate expel lag ostracize remove transport

WEAK

expulse throw out

Antonyms

STRONG

allow permit remain stay take in welcome

WEAK

assume hold keep promote upgrade

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relegated

The Owls, boasting England's 12th biggest club stadium, were relegated from the top flight in 2000, but fans are fuelled with fresh optimism that a reawakening is possible.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

It risks sanctions ranging from being stripped of its titles to being relegated from the league.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

It nearly happened this millennium as Everton - last relegated in 1951 - stayed up by beating Bournemouth on the final day of the 2022-23 season.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Questions were raised among the Arsenal fanbase when the club paid £24m to sign Ramsdale from Sheffield United in August 2021 after the Blades had been relegated from the top flight.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Instead, he was relegated to the sidelines as a marginal player while Johnny-come-latelies like Hamilton and Madison occupied center stage.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis