downfalls

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Noun

downfalls noun

A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.“Many economic and political reasons led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.”
The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.
An act of falling down.“a downfall of rain”

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Synonyms

doom fall precipitation drawbacks downsides pitfalls shortcomings disappointments pluses disadvantages failings flaws setbacks failures quirks banes perils

Rhymes

crown falls down falls town falls

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