downfall
noun
- 1
A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
“Many economic and political reasons led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.”
- 2
The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.
- 3
An act of falling down.
“a downfall of rain”
verb
- 1
To fall down; deteriorate; decline.
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