downspin
/ˈdaʊnˌspɪn/
noun
- A situation where something, such as a business, economy, or relationship, gets worse and worse in a rapid or uncontrolled way.
- The economy's downspin caused many people to lose their jobs.
- The company entered a downspin after the CEO resigned.
- Their friendship went into a downspin after the big argument.
- A downward spiral or decline in performance, mood, or quality.
- The team's downspin continued as they lost their fifth game in a row.
- Her mood took a downspin when she heard the bad news.
- After the injury, his athletic career went into a downspin.
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