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downfall

[ doun-fawl ]

noun

  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.


downfall

/ ˈ»å²¹ÊŠ²ÔËŒ´Úɔ˱ô /

noun

  1. a sudden loss of position, health, or reputation
  2. a fall of rain, snow, etc, esp a sudden heavy one
  3. another word for deadfall
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of downfall1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; down 1 + fall
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Most sane people believe it will be the tariffs that will lead to the economic downfall that Trump says we are currently facing.

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He built a reputation as a hard-line conservative best known for overseeing Australia's controversial policies on asylum seekers, and his role in the downfall of former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

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But in the end Lawson's poor performances have led to his downfall after just two races.

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But taking advantage of their employers’ wealth causes the Kims to quickly forget their humble beginnings, resulting in their bloody, devastating downfall.

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Her downfall began with a police raid that uncovered a compound where a giant scam operation was being run from just behind her office.

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