Downfall

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnˌfɔːl/

Downfall (noun)

  1. a sudden loss of power, success, or position
  2. a large amount of rain falling in a short time

Examples

  • The company's downfall was unexpected.
  • His arrogance led to his downfall.

Common collocations: lead to downfall, sudden downfall, prevent downfall, heavy downfall, unexpected downfall

Synonyms of Downfall

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Downfall

  • when describing an increase or improvement
  • when referring to achieving goals or prosperity