Relegate — synonyms, definition

1. relegate (Verb)

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relegate (Verb) — Refer to another person for decision or judgment. ex. "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues"

relegate (Verb) — Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank. ex. "She was relegated because she always speaks up"

relegate (Verb) — Expel, as if by official decree. ex. "he was relegated from his own country"

relegate (Verb) — Assign to a class or kind. ex. "People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms"

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