📉Downfall

noun
/ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example Sentences

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

Synonyms

collapse, ruin, destruction, fall

Antonyms

rise, success, triumph, ascent

Collocations

sudden downfall, political downfall, lead to downfall

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