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downfall

/daʊnˈfɔːl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does downfall mean?

noun, verb

The act of falling or a state of being fallen; a sudden or complete collapse or defeat. A person or thing that has fallen or been defeated.

Example

"The downfall of the empire was a result of internal corruption and external pressures."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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