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5 days ago · 1. countable noun [usually with poss] The downfall of a successful or powerful person or institution is their loss of success or power. His lack of experience had led to his downfall. ...people wishing to see the downfall of the government. Synonyms: ruin, fall, destruction, collapse More Synonyms of downfall. 2. countable noun [usually with poss]
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.
Downfall Definition. dounfôl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. A sudden fall, as from prosperity or power. Webster's New World. A loss of wealth, rank, reputation, or happiness; ruin. American Heritage. Similar definitions. The cause of such a fall. Webster's New World.
