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单词	downfalls
释义	downfall noun down·​fall ˈdau̇n-ˌfȯl  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 downfallen ˈdau̇n-ˌfȯ-lən  adjective Synonyms death destruction ruin ruination undoing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Their downfall was the result of several bad decisions. Bad decision-making was their downfall. Recent Examples on the Web Here's everything to know about Hammer and his downfall. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Lydia rides high, only to confront the rapid spectacle of her downfall. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 After his release from prison, Tyson continued his downfall. Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Aug. 2022 His biggest outfield strength continues to be his throwing accuracy, ironically his downfall as an infielder. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 Berrois, with one out, started his downfall by hitting Austin Hedges. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 Spira’s legal mind may have brought about his mental downfall. Lucinda Robb, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 The scandal that brought his downfall wasn’t Johnson’s first. Garret Martin, The Conversation, 7 July 2022 Isabella, who was only 35 years old at the time of her downfall, was held under house arrest for two years and then retired to lead a country life. Anne Thériault, Longreads, 21 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition downfall noun down·​fall ˈdau̇n-ˌfȯl  : 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. downfalls noun plural of downfall 1 as in banes something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life an insatiable love of money would be their downfall Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance banes ruins deaths curses undoings destructions ruinations kisses of death torments tragic flaws Achilles' heels 2 as in degradations a change to a lower state or level the gradual downfall of the Roman Empire Synonyms & Similar Words degradations deteriorations declinations declines falls descents eclipses devolutions downgrades degenerations decadences destructions decreases degeneracies declensions ebbs breakups losses reductions dégringolades dissolutions dark ages dips slumps sunsets ruins decays drops debasements disintegrations downturns decompositions shrinkages depreciations havoc nadirs ruinations diminishments deflations decimations abasements sags diminutions falloffs demolishments downtrends abatements demolitions slips downslides desolations de-escalations decrements drop-offs Antonyms & Near Antonyms developments advancements rises evolutions upswings ascents growths gains increases enhancements restorations additions renewals flowerings supplements augmentations boosts raises increments revitalizations accretions accruals addenda addendums See More 3 as in demises a loss of status an ill-advised speech that proved to be the cause of the candidate's downfall Synonyms & Similar Words demises setbacks falls downs disappointments declines flameouts breakdowns reversals defeats comedowns humiliations collapses ruins dégringolades meltdowns undoings crashes burnouts descents disgraces nadirs abasements bottoms Antonyms & Near Antonyms ups advances rises ascents exaltations aggrandizements progresses flowers headways primes heydays See More 4 as in rains a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity we ducked under an overhang to shelter ourselves from the sudden downfall Synonyms & Similar Words rains storms rainstorms downpours rainfalls showers deluges thunderstorms cloudbursts weathers wets precipitations thundershowers Antonyms & Near Antonyms mists spits drizzles mizzles sprinkles scuds
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