Definitions

relegated

[rel-i-gey-tid] / ˈrɛl ɪˌgeɪ tɪd /

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

Example Sentences

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The prospect of one of the Premier League's six wealthiest clubs being relegated to the Championship should be essentially impossible, given the immense resouces they have at their disposal.

From BBC

“Finally, after nothing was working, I relegated myself to being a pain-management patient.”

From Los Angeles Times

The club were relegated to National League South at the end of last season and are currently 13th in the table with 49 points.

From BBC

Was that why she was relegated to the final group of hostages to be released?

From The Wall Street Journal

Bottom side Wolves are all but relegated after picking up just 13 points from 29 games and Burnley are only six points ahead of them in 18th.

From BBC