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downfall

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdaʊnfɔːl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈdaʊnˌfɔl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(doun′fôl′)

Collocations for "downfall"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "downfall" in context.

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downfall

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. the downfall of [the Soviet Union, the dictatorship]
  2. [the Soviet Union's] downfall
  3. (ultimately) caused their downfall
  4. plot the downfall of the [regime]
  5. as a result of the downfall of
  6. contributed to their downfall
  7. led to their downfall
  8. proved to be his downfall
  9. [gambling, his greed] was his downfall
  10. has been the downfall of [many, most]
  11. their downfall was a result of
  12. heavy downfalls in the [city, hills]
  13. a heavy downfall of rain
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