Definitions

1. noun

a sudden or unexpected event or situation in which something or someone collapses or fails; a decline or fall in level, amount, or degree.

“The government’s corruption led to its downfall and the rise of a new regime.”

2. noun

the act or process of something falling or collapsing, especially in a dramatic or catastrophic way.

“The team’s downfall was a crushing defeat in the championship game.”

3. noun

a person or thing that causes another person or thing to fall or decline.

“The villain was seen as the downfall of the hero in the epic story.”

4. verb

to cause someone or something to fall or decline, especially in a sudden or dramatic way.

“The scandal will downfall the company’s reputation if not handled carefully.”