Downfall and Extirpation

Downfall

Downfall noun - Something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life.

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

Extirpation

Extirpation noun - The act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence.
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Downfall and extirpation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downfall" instead a noun "Extirpation".

Nearby Words: extirpate, extirpated, extirpative, extirpating
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