as in to reduce
to bring to a lower grade or rank
several noncommissioned officers had been disrated
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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
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Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.
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There was some intrigue about whom the Yankees might demote with Grisham and McMahon returning.
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But in the process, the department demoted theology, a field that some had targeted for enjoying professional status when nursing did not.
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“Disrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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