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A significant or total loss of power, prosperity, or status
“Harvey's downfall can, arguably, be traced to Rose's stinging accusations, despite the fact that she primarily points the finger at Don.”
A reduction in amount or value
“At the same time, the government-run educational institutions have seen a downfall in the quality of education being imparted.”
A heavy fall of rain
“We ran for cover to shelter ourselves from the heavy, and sudden, downfall.”
A deterioration or worsening in condition, structure or quality
The act or state of destroying or being destroyed, especially completely
An event or enterprise that ends disastrously or humiliatingly
The action of deposing someone, especially a monarch
An event resulting in great loss
The cause of someone's downfall
The prevention or failure of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something
Something that impedes, or stands in the way of, progress
A heavy defeat in a contest
A critical vulnerability that can be exploited by rivals
An election loss for a prominent politician
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