Synonyms of kicked upstairs

kicked upstairs

phrase

past tense of kick upstairs

as in promoted

to move higher in rank or position

After years of hard work she was kicked upstairs to an executive role.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoted
• elevated
• upgraded
• advanced
• raised
• improved
• lifted
• forwarded
• heightened
• decorated
• commissioned
• uplifted
• boosted
• furthered
• celebrated
• honored
• exalted
• knighted
• ennobled
• applauded
• complimented
• congratulated
• cited
• praised
• hailed
• saluted
• commended
• acclaimed
• glorified
• lauded
• extolled
• aggrandized
• eulogized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• lowered
• removed
• downgraded
• degraded
• dismissed
• expelled
• demoted
• impeached
• deposed
• ousted
• dethroned
• overthrew
• humiliated
• dishonored
• took down
• condemned
• mortified
• humbled
• disgraced
• denounced
• unseated
• shamed
• abased
• damned
• unmade
• censured
• demeaned
• reprobated