downslide

/ˈdaʊnˌslaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a gradual and continuous decrease or deterioration in a particular situation, especially in a person’s life or career

“The financial downslide of the company led to widespread job losses.”

2. verb

to move or go downwards or downwards in a particular direction

“The skier downslid the mountain on her snowboard.”

Synonyms

  • declination
  • decline
  • slump

Antonyms

  • recovery
  • surge
  • upturn