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 Black Cats are on 26 points after 16 games, and have already beaten Leicester's total from 38 games last season - they were relegated with 25 points in 18th place.

From BBC

Vanderbilt had been relegated to the bench since the return of James, but brought a much-needed lift Sunday as the team hoped to rediscover its defensive mentality.

From Los Angeles Times

It is understandable that such a proud character would be hurt by being relegated to the bench, such has been his standing at Liverpool.

From BBC

It would be shocking that this large market has been overlooked for so long if it weren’t for the fact that contemporary Christmas movies about women are almost entirely relegated to streaming status.

From Salon

United finished 15th in the table last season, their lowest finish since being relegated in 1973-74.

From BBC