Boost and Downfall

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Boost noun - An act or instance of helping.

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Downfall is an antonym for boost.

Nearby Words: boosted, booster, boosting

Downfall noun - A change to a lower state or level.

Usage example: the gradual downfall of the Roman Empire

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Boost is an antonym for downfall.

similar	similar boost	similar downfall
initial	initial boost	initial downfall
real	real boost	real downfall
quick	quick boost	quick downfall
Other adjectives: potential, necessary, major, immediate, possible, final, greatest, resulting, economic, biggest.

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