Downfall and Ebb

Downfall

Downfall noun - A change to a lower state or level.
Usage example: the gradual downfall of the Roman Empire

Ebb and downfall are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ebb" instead a noun "Downfall".

Ebb

Ebb noun - A change to a lower state or level.
Usage example: a surprising ebb in the quality of workmanship in goods coming from that country

Downfall and ebb are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downfall" instead a noun "Ebb".

Nearby Words: ebbed, ebbing

How words are described

economic economic downfall economic ebb
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