derank
derank · deranks · deranked · deranking
To inflect into a form that cannot be used in independent declarative clausesTo inflect into a form that cannot be used in independent declarative clauses.
Meaning
6 sensesTo inflect into a form that cannot be used in independent declarative clauses.
In normal English speech one usually deranks "he should go" to "to go", as in "I told him where to go."
To strip of rank; demote.
(broadly)To demote; to give a lower position within a hierarchy.
To lower or remove achievements and skill level.
To lower or remove an official ranking or accreditation.
To lower the status or importance of
Origin
From de- + rank.From de- + rank.
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Forms
deranks, deranking, deranked, derankedWord family
1 related wordsDerivedderanking
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle