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Definition of Downfall
1. Noun. Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation.
Exact synonyms: Ruin, Ruination
Generic synonyms: Failure
Specialized synonyms: Finish
Derivative terms: Ruin
Generic synonyms: Failure
Specialized synonyms: Finish
Derivative terms: Ruin
2. Noun. The falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist).
Exact synonyms: Precipitation
Specialized synonyms: Fine Spray, Hail, Rain, Rainfall, Sleet, Snow, Snowfall, Virga
Terms within: Diamond Dust, Frost Mist, Frost Snow, Ice Crystal, Ice Needle, Poudrin, Snow Mist
Generic synonyms: Atmospheric Condition, Conditions, Weather, Weather Condition
Derivative terms: Precipitate
Specialized synonyms: Fine Spray, Hail, Rain, Rainfall, Sleet, Snow, Snowfall, Virga
Terms within: Diamond Dust, Frost Mist, Frost Snow, Ice Crystal, Ice Needle, Poudrin, Snow Mist
Generic synonyms: Atmospheric Condition, Conditions, Weather, Weather Condition
Derivative terms: Precipitate
3. Noun. A sudden decline in strength or number or importance. "The fall of the House of Hapsburg"
Exact synonyms: Fall
Generic synonyms: Weakening
Specialized synonyms: Anticlimax
Derivative terms: Fall, Fall
Antonyms: Rise
Generic synonyms: Weakening
Specialized synonyms: Anticlimax
Derivative terms: Fall, Fall
Antonyms: Rise
Definition of Downfall
1. n. A sudden fall; a body of things falling.
Definition of Downfall
1. a sudden fall [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Downfall
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