The term 'lower in rank' can be expressed in a variety of ways. The crossword solutions for this term include 'DEGRADE' (7 letters), 'REDUCE' (6 letters), 'DEMOTE' (6 letters), 'JUNIOR' (6 letters), 'INFERIOR' (8 letters), 'DOWNGRADE' (9 letters), 'SUBORDINATE' (11 letters), 'ABASE' (5 letters), and 'DEBASE' (6 letters), and 'detoe' (5 letters). All of these words refer to the idea of lowering someone's status or rank, either in terms of their job title, their social standing, or their reputation.