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downfall
downfall /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/ aep /-fɑːl/ noun [S]
► F0 (something that causes) the usually sudden destruction of a person, organization, or government and their loss of power, money, or health: » Rampant corruption brought about the downfall of the government.» In the end, it was the continual drinking that was his downfall.Thesaurus+: ↑Losing and being defeated , ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport |