Reduced in grade (7)
I believe the answer is:
demoted
(Other definitions for demoted that I've seen before include "Reduced in rank" , "Slippery fish" , "Downgraded" , "Relegated" , "Put down in rank" .)
I believe the answer is:
demoted
(Other definitions for demoted that I've seen before include "Reduced in rank" , "Slippery fish" , "Downgraded" , "Relegated" , "Put down in rank" .)