downfall
noun/ˈdaʊnˌfɔl/
Frequency rank: #7,301 most common English word
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; a sudden decline or ruin.
Example sentence
His greed and arrogance led to his downfall.
Synonyms & related words
- ruin
- collapse
- destruction
- undoing
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