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    down·fall
    /ˈdounˌfôl/

    noun

    • 1. a loss of power, prosperity, or status: "the crisis led to the downfall of the government"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › downfallDownfall Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DOWNFALL is a sudden fall (as from power). How to use downfall in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDOWNFALL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Jul 24, 2011 · DOWNFALL definition: 1. (something that causes) the usually sudden destruction of a person, organization, or government…. Learn more.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › downfallDownfall - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A downfall is a sudden drop in status or strength. You might be winning at Monopoly until your opponents decide to team up against you, which leads to your downfall.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › downfallDOWNFALL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Downfall definition: descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin.. See examples of DOWNFALL used in a sentence.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › downfallDownfall - definition of downfall by The Free Dictionary

    Define downfall. downfall synonyms, downfall pronunciation, downfall translation, English dictionary definition of downfall. n. 1. a. A loss of wealth, rank, reputation, or happiness; ruin. b. A cause of ruin: I tried dieting, but cake was my downfall. 2. A fall of rain or snow,...

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDOWNFALL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    DOWNFALL meaning: 1. (something that causes) the usually sudden destruction of a person, organization, or government…. Learn more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDOWNFALL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    The downfall of a successful or powerful person or institution is their loss of success or power. His lack of experience had led to his downfall. ...people wishing to see the downfall of the government.