downfall

/ˈdaʊnˌfɔl/
noun
  1. A sudden loss of power, success, or wealth; a complete failure or ruin.
    • The company's downfall began when it ignored customer complaints.
    • His addiction led to his personal and professional downfall.
    • Greed was the cause of the emperor's downfall.
  2. A heavy fall of rain or snow.
    • We stayed inside during the heavy downfall of snow.
    • A downfall of hail damaged the crops.
    • The sudden downfall of rain flooded the streets.
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