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downfall

noun down·fall \ˈdan-ˌfl\

: a sudden loss of power, happiness, success, etc.

: something that causes failure

Full Definition of DOWNFALL

1
a :  a sudden fall (as from power)
b :  a fall (as of snow or rain) especially when sudden or heavy
2
:  something that causes a downfall (as of a person) <gambling was his downfall>
down·fall·en \-ˌf-lən\ adjective
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First Known Use of DOWNFALL

13th century

Rhymes with DOWNFALL

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DOWNFALLEN Defined for Kids

downfall

noun down·fall \ˈdan-ˌfl\

Definition of DOWNFALL for Kids

:  a sudden fall (as from power, happiness, or a high position) or the cause of such a fall <the downfall of the Roman Empire> <Greed proved to be his downfall.>
down·fall·en \-ˌfl-ən\ adjective

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