Definition

To lower someone's rank or rating, often in a job or organization.

Example

The manager decided to disrate the employee due to poor performance.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that they might disrate some of the players this season?

Yeah, I read about that; it seems really unfair to them.

I know, right? It feels like they’re punishing hard work.

Exactly! It could really affect team morale.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disrate → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "rate" (from Old French *rate*, meaning to fix or determine the value of). The word "disrate" means to reduce or lower the value or status of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart or away, and 'rate' meaning to determine value. This helps you remember that 'disrate' means to lower or take away value.

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