Downfall and Decay

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Downfall

Downfall noun - A change to a lower state or level.
Usage example: the gradual downfall of the Roman Empire
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Decay and downfall are semantically related In some cases you can use "Decay" instead a noun "Downfall".

Decay

Decay noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.
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Downfall and decay are semantically related in collapse topic. Sometimes you can use "Downfall" instead a noun "Decay".
Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

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similar similar downfall similar decay
future future downfall future decay
real real downfall real decay
unfortunate unfortunate downfall unfortunate decay
Other adjectives: slow, social, gradual, moral, early, major, inevitable, subsequent, eventual, rapid, economic, alleged, ongoing.
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