Downfall
Downfall noun - Something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life.
Foundering and downfall are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Foundering" instead a noun "Downfall".
Foundering
Foundering noun - (of a ship) sinking.
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Downfall and foundering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downfall" instead a noun "Foundering".
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