Downfall and Reversal

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Downfall noun - A loss of status.

Usage example: an ill-advised speech that proved to be the cause of the candidate's downfall

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

Reversal noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

Usage example: the company's long-term strategy is sound, and they should be able to weather this latest reversal

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Downfall and reversal are semantically related in failure topic. Sometimes you can use "Downfall" instead a noun "Reversal".

Nearby Words: reverse, revert, reversed, reversion, reversing

direct	direct downfall	direct reversal
complete	complete downfall	complete reversal
initial	initial downfall	initial reversal
spectacular	spectacular downfall	spectacular reversal
Other adjectives: immediate, epic, financial, biggest.

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