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- DictionaryDown·fall/ˈdounˌfôl/
noun
- 1. a loss of power, prosperity, or status: "the crisis led to the downfall of the government"
The meaning of DOWNFALL is a sudden fall (as from power). How to use downfall in a sentence.
something that causes the destruction of a person, organization, or government and that causes a loss of power, money, or health: In the end, ambition was his downfall. (Definition of downfall from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
noun. descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin. something causing ruin, failure, etc.: Liquor was his downfall. a fall, as of rain, snow, or the like, often sudden or heavy. a trap using a falling weight for killing, injuring, or imprisoning the prey. Discover More.
something that causes the destruction of a person, organization, or government and that causes a loss of power, money, or health: In the end, ambition was his downfall. (Definition of downfall from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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.
noun. /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/. /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/. [singular] the loss of a person’s money, power, social position, etc.; the thing that causes this. The sex scandal finally led to his downfall. Greed was her downfall. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
1. descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin. 2. something causing ruin, failure, etc. Liquor was his downfall. 3. a fall, as of rain, snow, or the like, often sudden or heavy. 4. a trap using a falling weight for killing, injuring, or imprisoning the prey.
