Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun preferment

2 senses of preferment

Sense 1
preferment -- (the act of preferring; "the preferment went to the younger candidate")
       => promotion -- (act of raising in rank or position)

Sense 2
preferment -- (the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges")
       => accusation, accusal -- (a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt)