Tom hopes he won't be demoted.

In the Internet age, the once noble title of publisher has been demoted to the insipid "content provider".

Tom hopes that he won't be demoted.

He was demoted to the rank of lieutenant.

They hope that they won't be demoted.

Tom has been demoted.

They demoted you.

Mary demoted you.

Tom hasn't yet been demoted.

He demoted you.