Downfall
noun
A sudden decline or destruction in status, power or happiness.
His addiction to alcohol was his downfall
Often appears as...
- his own downfall
- the eventual downfall
noun
A heavy fall of rain or snow.
A heavy downfall of rain soaked everyone at the park
Often appears as...
- heavy downfall
- sudden downfall
noun
A sudden decline or destruction in status, power or happiness.
His addiction to alcohol was his downfall
Often appears as...
- his own downfall
- the eventual downfall
noun
A heavy fall of rain or snow.
A heavy downfall of rain soaked everyone at the park
Often appears as...
- heavy downfall
- sudden downfall
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'downfall' suggests failure or loss and carries a negative emotional charge.
Neglecting his studies led to his downfall in the final exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Responsibility
'Downfall' often implies a mistake or weakness within a person causing their own failure.
His arrogance proved to be his downfall in the competition.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Change
'Downfall' indicates a significant and often sudden decrease in status or success.
The scandal caused the politician's rapid downfall.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'downfall' suggests failure or loss and carries a negative emotional charge.
Neglecting his studies led to his downfall in the final exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Responsibility
'Downfall' often implies a mistake or weakness within a person causing their own failure.
His arrogance proved to be his downfall in the competition.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Change
'Downfall' indicates a significant and often sudden decrease in status or success.
The scandal caused the politician's rapid downfall.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'downfall' suggests failure or loss and carries a negative emotional charge.
Neglecting his studies led to his downfall in the final exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Responsibility
'Downfall' often implies a mistake or weakness within a person causing their own failure.
His arrogance proved to be his downfall in the competition.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Change
'Downfall' indicates a significant and often sudden decrease in status or success.
The scandal caused the politician's rapid downfall.
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Safari Live - Day 226 PIPE...
which of course is going to be I think is going to be his downfall is that he's going to pull on the carcass and it's going to completely fall in half and he's going to be left with the bony bits with a couple of scraps of meat and the hyenas are gonna end up with a head and the neck of the Impala which like I said is filled with flesh them all though
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Ian Goldin: Navigating...
could also be its downfall. This could be our best century ever because of the achievements, or it could be our worst. And of course we need to worry about the individuals, particularly the individuals that feel that they've been left out in one way or another. An individual, for the first time in the history of humanity,
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The wars that inspired...
due to their father's secret marriage. He assumed the regency himself and threw the boys in prison. Though no one knows what ultimately became of them, after a while, the Princes disappeared and Richard's power seemed secure. But his downfall would come only two years later
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The Call of Everest PIPE...
in there and with it the twentieth century and now the 21st century and all the trappings and downfalls but also the benefits and all the things that really make life special for that and probably one of the most important things with that is education and this was brought
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Insults by Shakespeare
and has no respect for them. Once again, adding dramatic tension to the scene. Okay, now here's a spoiler alert. Tybalt's hotheadedness and severe hatred of the Montagues is what we literature people call his hamartia, or what causes his downfall.
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Bees Kill A Giant Hornet...
is very special it's the smell of this growing store of energy rich honey which could be their downfall if it draws in a hornet Scout but right now the Hornets have other problems to contend with the
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“Boom Boom”, “Life is...
your we serve you for the scapegoat like habit biggest downfall exam ever you gonna say maybe add mistakes you actin up like a wise guy in never you will say what I like you know everything and what
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Two Cheetahs vs....
successful hunters only about half of the time in the end success is with the Cheetahs the rest of the wildebeest herd looks on they do not come to the aid of the downfall the cheetahs will enjoy
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Spinosaurus vs...
But ultimately, these specialists were doomed. Something way beyond their control caused their downfall. Ninety-four million years ago, the climate changed. Global sea levels began to rise.
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Ferocious Dinosaur...
spinosaurus was the last and the largest of the fish-eating dinosaurs but ultimately these specialists were doomed something way beyond their control caused their downfall
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Safari Live - Day 226 PIPE...
which of course is going to be I think is going to be his downfall is that he's going to pull on the carcass and it's going to completely fall in half and he's going to be left with the bony bits with a couple of scraps of meat and the hyenas are gonna end up with a head and the neck of the Impala which like I said is filled with flesh them all though
Video examples
Ian Goldin: Navigating...
could also be its downfall. This could be our best century ever because of the achievements, or it could be our worst. And of course we need to worry about the individuals, particularly the individuals that feel that they've been left out in one way or another. An individual, for the first time in the history of humanity,
Video examples
The wars that inspired...
due to their father's secret marriage. He assumed the regency himself and threw the boys in prison. Though no one knows what ultimately became of them, after a while, the Princes disappeared and Richard's power seemed secure. But his downfall would come only two years later
Video examples
The Call of Everest PIPE...
in there and with it the twentieth century and now the 21st century and all the trappings and downfalls but also the benefits and all the things that really make life special for that and probably one of the most important things with that is education and this was brought
Video examples
Insults by Shakespeare
and has no respect for them. Once again, adding dramatic tension to the scene. Okay, now here's a spoiler alert. Tybalt's hotheadedness and severe hatred of the Montagues is what we literature people call his hamartia, or what causes his downfall.
Video examples
Bees Kill A Giant Hornet...
is very special it's the smell of this growing store of energy rich honey which could be their downfall if it draws in a hornet Scout but right now the Hornets have other problems to contend with the
Video examples
“Boom Boom”, “Life is...
your we serve you for the scapegoat like habit biggest downfall exam ever you gonna say maybe add mistakes you actin up like a wise guy in never you will say what I like you know everything and what
Video examples
Two Cheetahs vs....
successful hunters only about half of the time in the end success is with the Cheetahs the rest of the wildebeest herd looks on they do not come to the aid of the downfall the cheetahs will enjoy
Video examples
Spinosaurus vs...
But ultimately, these specialists were doomed. Something way beyond their control caused their downfall. Ninety-four million years ago, the climate changed. Global sea levels began to rise.
Video examples
Ferocious Dinosaur...
spinosaurus was the last and the largest of the fish-eating dinosaurs but ultimately these specialists were doomed something way beyond their control caused their downfall
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Quote examples
Chris Smalling
English Athlete
You do see very few English players going abroad and those that do are largely good players otherwise they wouldn't have gone, but I feel a lot of their downfall is in the language. On the pitch you can learn the different basics of 'left,' 'right' and 'behind you' but off the pitch you want to have that influence around the team.
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John Legend
American Musician
As a politician, you have to deal with someone wanting you to fail every day. I think I prefer being in a situation where generally people are rooting for me, and if they aren't rooting for me, they aren't out there to see my downfall. I respect the people who have the stomach for it.
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Saul Williams
American Musician
The downfall of the industry seems to actually be good for art. I think the industry will find their way once the focus shifts from its greed-based origins, downsizes, and begins to support creative visions that speak to our times and shifting ideals.
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Kano
British Musician
I'm laid-back. Sometimes, I think being laid-back will be my downfall; I'm a little too good at sitting on the sofa and doing nothing. But what can I say? It's who I am, how I am, how I've always been.
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Toyah Willcox
English Musician
In my experience, women are conditioned to expect and accept that life will not only let them down, but they themselves will be the reason for their own downfall in the fullness of time.
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Stephanie Zimbalist
American Actress
I was never really brought into the show business side of my father's life. I guess that's been a blessing and a downfall. But it's made my own work the initiation.
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Parvesh Cheena
American Actor
My big downfall is deep-dish pizza from Chicago. That is why I can't go vegan - I can't give up cheese. I can't give up dairy.
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Bear Grylls
British Explorer
A man's pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.
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Rubina Dilaik
Indian Actress
The experiences, heartbreak and downfall in my life has made me a stronger woman.
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Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Austrian Architect
The straight line leads to the downfall of humanity.
Quote examples
Chris Smalling
English Athlete
You do see very few English players going abroad and those that do are largely good players otherwise they wouldn't have gone, but I feel a lot of their downfall is in the language. On the pitch you can learn the different basics of 'left,' 'right' and 'behind you' but off the pitch you want to have that influence around the team.
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John Legend
American Musician
As a politician, you have to deal with someone wanting you to fail every day. I think I prefer being in a situation where generally people are rooting for me, and if they aren't rooting for me, they aren't out there to see my downfall. I respect the people who have the stomach for it.
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Saul Williams
American Musician
The downfall of the industry seems to actually be good for art. I think the industry will find their way once the focus shifts from its greed-based origins, downsizes, and begins to support creative visions that speak to our times and shifting ideals.
Quote examples
Kano
British Musician
I'm laid-back. Sometimes, I think being laid-back will be my downfall; I'm a little too good at sitting on the sofa and doing nothing. But what can I say? It's who I am, how I am, how I've always been.
Quote examples
Toyah Willcox
English Musician
In my experience, women are conditioned to expect and accept that life will not only let them down, but they themselves will be the reason for their own downfall in the fullness of time.
Quote examples
Stephanie Zimbalist
American Actress
I was never really brought into the show business side of my father's life. I guess that's been a blessing and a downfall. But it's made my own work the initiation.
Quote examples
Parvesh Cheena
American Actor
My big downfall is deep-dish pizza from Chicago. That is why I can't go vegan - I can't give up cheese. I can't give up dairy.
Quote examples
Bear Grylls
British Explorer
A man's pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.
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Rubina Dilaik
Indian Actress
The experiences, heartbreak and downfall in my life has made me a stronger woman.
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Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Austrian Architect
The straight line leads to the downfall of humanity.
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