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Downfall
01
the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
02
the cause or source of a person's ruin or failure
03
a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
Example
The company’s downfall was a result of unchecked cupidity.
The company's sinister dealings with corrupt officials led to their downfall.
The CEO's hubris caused the company's downfall.
The character's downfall and abasement in the play evoked a strong emotional response from the audience.
The villain's downfall in the story provides a perfect example of poetic justice, as their wicked actions catch up to them.
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