/ Thesaurus / R Synonyms of relegation Find synonyms for: Noun1. delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation, authorization, authorisation, empowermentusage: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions2. relegation, categorization, categorisation, classification, compartmentalization, compartmentalisation, assortmentusage: the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category3. relegation, banishment, proscriptionusage: mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position; "he has been relegated to a post in Siberia"WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: grimace Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language