downfall

• Substantiv, das den plötzlichen Verlust von Macht, Status oder Wohlstand bezeichnet; auch die Ursache für einen Sturz, Zusammenbruch oder Untergang.

A noun referring to a sudden loss of power, status, or prosperity; a cause of ruin or failure.

1. Loss of power or successB2formal

   A sudden or gradual loss of power, wealth, or status.

   Sturz

   • His arrogance led to his downfall.
   • The scandal caused the downfall of the government.
   • The company's downfall was due to poor management.

   Synonymecollapsedeclinedefeatdisintegrationfailurefallruinruinationundoing

   Antonymeascentprosperityrisesuccesstriumph

2. Cause of failureB2formal

   Something that causes a person or thing to fail.

   Ursache des Scheiterns

   • Greed was his downfall.
   • Her lack of preparation was her downfall in the exam.
   • The team's downfall was their weak defense.

   Synonymebanenemesisruinundoingwaterloo