downfall meaning

Noun: downfall  'dawn`fol

1. Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
   - ruin, ruination 
2. The falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
   - precipitation 
3. A sudden decline in strength or number or importance
   - fall

Derived forms: downfalls

Type of: atmospheric condition, conditions, failure, weakening, weather, weather condition

Encyclopedia: Downfall

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1. her enemies are scheming her downfall.
2. his enemies engineered his downfall.
3. he had a fall, which was ominous of his downfall.
4. mr. mcbryde was shocked at his downfall.
5. his downfall was caused by gambling and drink.