Downfall
Downfall noun - Something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life.
Last straw and downfall are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Last straw" instead a noun "Downfall".
Last straw
Last straw noun - The final irritation that stretches your patience beyond the limit.
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Synonyms for Last straw
Downfall and last straw are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downfall" instead a noun phrase "Last straw".
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