Third person singular present tense of demote; reduces someone or something to a lower rank or status.
From demote (to reduce in rank) + -s (third person singular marker). Follows standard English verb conjugation rules.
This is just the standard form you use when talking about what one person does: 'The coach demotes the player to the bench' or 'The company demotes the manager.'
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