downfall
Origin of downfall
1Other words from downfall
- downfallen, adjective
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How to use downfall in a sentence
On the other hand, Galliano had one of the most publicized fashion downfalls in recent history.
From the hinterland in a vast solid stream the ice flowed, with heavily crevassed downfalls near the coast.
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas MawsonSoft snow had settled two feet thick even on the steep icy downfalls.
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas MawsonWell, if his pride survives those two downfalls—both in one day—it must be made of leather.
April's Lady | Margaret Wolfe HungerfordThunder clouds chased each other about the mountains, or met in sudden downfalls of rain.
In Exile and Other Stories | Mary Hallock Foote
I will not speak of stronger temptations and of deeper downfalls.
An "Attic" Philosopher, Complete | Emile Souvestre
British Dictionary definitions for downfall
/ (ˈdaʊnˌfɔːl) /
a sudden loss of position, health, or reputation
a fall of rain, snow, etc, esp a sudden heavy one
another word for deadfall
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