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downfall

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downfall


Main Entry:
down·fall Listen to the pronunciation of downfall
Pronunciation:
\ˈdan-ˌfl\
Function:
noun
Date:
13th century
1 a: a sudden fall (as from power) b: a fall (as of snow or rain) especially when sudden or heavy2: something that causes a downfall (as of a person) <gambling was his downfall>
down·fall·en Listen to the pronunciation of downfallen \-ˌf-lən\ adjective


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