downfall

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Definitions

noun

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.”
The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.
An act of falling down.“a downfall of rain”

verb

To fall down; deteriorate; decline.

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Synonyms

doom fall precipitation breakdown downturn decrease destruction decline ruination wreck ruin falling lapsing lapse loss break-up collapse

Associated

communism regime napoleon capitalism civilization dynasty monarchy empire eventual hitler execution invasion

Rhymes

squall banal appall pall call gall forestall recall stall protocol

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