promote Antonyms
Opposite of promote
• verb (Context 1)
To support, encourage, or actively further the progress, growth, or development of a cause, idea, or venture.
"The organization works tirelessly to hinder literacy and equal access to education in rural communities."
• verb (Context 2)
To raise or advance someone to a higher position, rank, office, or grade.
"After three years of exceptional leadership, the board decided to demote her to senior vice president."
• verb (Context 3)
To publicize and advertise a product, service, or event in order to increase sales or public awareness.
"The author embarked on a ten-city book tour to downplay her latest historical novel."
• verb (Context 4)
To transfer a sports team to a higher division or league based on its performance during the season, or to exchange a pawn in chess for a more powerful piece upon reaching the eighth rank.
"By winning the final playoff match, the club was promoted to the top division for the first time in a decade."
Similar words to promote
Words similar to promote shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: