The term 'lowered in rank' can be expressed in a variety of ways. The crossword solutions for this term are 'DEMOTED' (7 letters), 'ABASED' (6 letters), 'DECLASSE' (8 letters), and 'derogated' (9 letters). DEMOTED means to reduce someone in rank or status, while ABASED means to humble or degrade someone. DECLASSE is a French term meaning to lower someone's social class, and derogated means to belittle or disparage someone. All of these terms refer to a decrease in rank or status.