Antonyms for downfall
ˈdaʊnˌfɔldown·fall

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1. downfallnoun

   Synonyms:
   fall

2. downfallnoun

   To fall down; deteriorate; decline.

   Many economic and political reasons led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.

   Synonyms:
   fall

3. downfallnoun

   The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.

   It is the downfall of evil, that it never sees far enough ahead. Orson Scott Card

   Synonyms:
   fall

Matched Categories

1. • Failure
   • Weakening
   • Weather

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1. downfall, ruin, ruinationnoun

   failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

   Synonyms:
   fall, ruination, ruining, precipitation, ruin, wrecking, laying waste, dilapidation

2. precipitation, downfallnoun

   the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

   Synonyms:
   fall, ruination, ruin, precipitation, hurriedness, haste, hurry, hastiness

3. fall, downfallnoun

   a sudden decline in strength or number or importance

   "the fall of the House of Hapsburg"

   Synonyms:
   gloam, ruination, autumn, declension, drop, pin, surrender, gloaming, precipitation, crepuscle, descent, capitulation, decline, declination, ruin, downslope, declivity, dip, fall, tumble, crepuscule, dusk, free fall, spill, evenfall, nightfall, twilight

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1. downfallnoun

   Synonyms:
   downcome, descent, reverse, abasement, humiliation

Editors ContributionRate these antonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. breadwinner

   Submitted by anonymous on November 17, 2019  

How to use downfall in a sentence?

1. Mohamad Bazzi:

   When the Syrian war first started, Erdogan's government wanted the downfall of the Assad regime, and without Western military intervention, it thought that these foreign fighters would turn the tide, now that strategy is backfiring as the Islamic State becomes more emboldened.

2. Lakshheish M Patel:

   The rise in share price today is so negligible that even if you buy and sell it then you can't even recover your brokerage charge and end up giving away all from your pocket only. All corporate giants have become more multi billionaire in May month alone with this downfall as share fall only profits them

3. Clifford V. Villalon:

   Veracity in what you do will define your bravery and strength. Ensuring that your bravery will lead you to success and not downfall.

4. Christen Kuikoua:

   A man's downfall can be traced back to a woman, just as his triumph can also be attributed to her. A virtuous wife uplifts her husband, whereas an arrogant one brings about his downfall. Thus, wives, lay the foundation of your homes with virtue and strength, while men, stay committed and focused rather than seeking fleeting pleasures.

5. Tom Roseen:

   Investors think we're at the bottoms of this energy downfall.

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