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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. Learn the meaning of downfall as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Downfall can mean a sudden fall, a fall of snow or rain, or a cause of a fall (as of power or happiness).

  3. Jul 24, 2011 · Downfall is something that causes the destruction of a person, organization, or government and their loss of power, money, or health. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of downfall with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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

  6. Downfall means a sudden loss of position, health, or reputation, or a fall of rain or snow. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of downfall from various dictionaries and sources.

  7. Downfall is a noun that means the destruction of a person, organization, or government and their loss of power, money, or health. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of downfall with examples from various sources.

  8. Downfall is a noun that means a sudden loss of position, health, or reputation, or the cause of such a loss. It can also mean a fall of rain, snow, etc., or a trap using a falling weight.