Synonyms for downfall
ˈdaʊnˌfɔldown·fall

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1. downfallnoun

   Synonyms:
   fall

2. downfallnoun

   To fall down; deteriorate; decline.

   Many economic and political reasons led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.

   Synonyms:
   fall

3. downfallnoun

   The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.

   It is the downfall of evil, that it never sees far enough ahead. Orson Scott Card

   Synonyms:
   fall

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1. downfall, ruin, ruinationnoun

   failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

   Synonyms:
   fall, ruination, ruining, precipitation, ruin, wrecking, laying waste, dilapidation

2. precipitation, downfallnoun

   the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

   Synonyms:
   fall, ruination, ruin, precipitation, hurriedness, haste, hurry, hastiness

3. fall, downfallnoun

   a sudden decline in strength or number or importance

   "the fall of the House of Hapsburg"

   Synonyms:
   gloam, ruination, autumn, declension, drop, pin, surrender, gloaming, precipitation, crepuscle, descent, capitulation, decline, declination, ruin, downslope, declivity, dip, fall, tumble, crepuscule, dusk, free fall, spill, evenfall, nightfall, twilight

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1. • Failure
   • Weakening
   • Weather

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. downfallnoun

   Synonyms:
   ruin, destruction, fall

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1. downfallnoun

   Synonyms:
   downcome, descent, reverse, abasement, humiliation

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1. List of paraphrases for "downfall":

   fall, collapse, drop, undoing, ruin, decline, demise, overthrow

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1. Christen Kuikoua:

   A man's downfall can be traced back to a woman, just as his triumph can also be attributed to her. A virtuous wife uplifts her husband, whereas an arrogant one brings about his downfall. Thus, wives, lay the foundation of your homes with virtue and strength, while men, stay committed and focused rather than seeking fleeting pleasures.

2. Lola Blasco:

   Traditionally Marie was just another object in the downfall of Wozzeck. Her character is only seen from his perspective, which seems so unjust. I wanted to give her a new voice.

3. Melinda Campopiano:

   A big downfall in provider education is we don’t teach health professionals to ask about and address mental health and substance use disorder issues consistently and effectively, on that side of the issue, I would include informed consent of patients so that patients have the opportunity to make fully informed decisions about their treatment options.

4. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   The downfall of a man, is not the end of his life.

5. Samar Badawi:

   The current situation is simply that there is a severe case of repression against human rights activists and peaceful political activism, we do not oppose the government and do not want its downfall, but we are calling for civil and political rights, a constitutional monarchy, an elected parliament and an independent, just judiciary.