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What is another word for Downfall? – 148 Downfall Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    collapse downfall failure defeat ruin destruction demise decay deterioration decline slump nose-dive plummet crash fold capitulation surrender loss calamity disaster catastrophe fiasco debacle mishap misfortune tragedy adversity hardship misadventure setback reverse check blow shock upset downfall undoing collapse comedown pratfall flops washout bust fizzle disappointment letdown

    Meaning of Downfall

    The word "downfall" refers to a sudden or dramatic failure or collapse, often resulting in a loss of power, status, or reputation.

    Definitions

    • The word "downfall" is defined by Oxford Languages as the act or fact of falling or coming down, or a person's or thing's loss of power, status, or reputation.
    • * It can also refer to a cause of someone's or something's failure or defeat.

    Etymology of Downfall

    The word "downfall" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where "down" meant "away from a higher to a lower place" and "fall" meant "to come down".
    Historically, the word "downfall" was used to describe a physical fall or a decline in fortune, and over time, its meaning expanded to include figurative uses, such as a decline in power or reputation.

    Example Uses

    • The company's downfall was caused by a combination of poor management and economic downturn.
    • * The scandal led to the downfall of the politician, who was forced to resign from office.
    • * The team's downfall in the championship game was a shock to their fans.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    success victory triumph achievement accomplishment win gain advance progress rise ascent improvement enhancement boom prosperity flourishing thriving blossoming growth expansion development upswing upturn comeback recovery resurgence revival

    Related Nouns

    disaster catastrophe calamity tragedy failure defeat ruin destruction collapse decline slump loss misfortune adversity hardship setback reverse check blow shock upset fiasco debacle mishap misadventure

    Related Verbs

    collapse fall decline slump plummet crash fold capitulate surrender lose fail defeat ruin destroy demolish topple overthrow bring down fell prostrate sink founder

    Related Adjectives

    disastrous calamitous tragic failed defeated ruined destroyed collapsed declining slumping plummeting crashing falling losing failing defeated ruined destroyed calamitous catastrophic disastrous adverse hard difficult unfortunate unlucky unsuccessful failed