This is the 8869th most frequent Korean word.
강등을
"Demotion" or "relegation."
In this sentence, '강등을 당하다' indicates the subject was demoted or downgraded.
그는 성적이 낮아 팀에서 강등을 당했어요.
He was relegated from the team due to his lower performance.
Here, '강등을 피하다' conveys the action of avoiding demotion or lowering in rank.
이번 시즌 마지막 경기에서 강등을 피하기 위해 최선을 다해야 해요.
We must try our best in this season's final game to avoid relegation.
In this example, '강등을 받다' illustrates receiving or being subjected to a demotion, reflecting a formal consequence.