downfall
English → English
noun//ˈdaʊnfɔːl//
(failure) Downfall: a sudden and complete loss of power, wealth, status, or success
The greedy businessman's downfall began when the police discovered he had been hiding millions in illegal accounts.
(English) The greedy businessman's downfall began when the police discovered he had been hiding millions in illegal accounts.
Historians argue that the empire's downfall was caused by a combination of high taxes and constant external attacks.
(English) Historians argue that the empire's downfall was caused by a combination of high taxes and constant external attacks.
Entry ID: en:en:downfall · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary