DOWNFALL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

Categories: Failure

Synonyms

Fall, Ruin, Precipitation, Downfall, Ruination

Antonyms

Rise

🔗 Related Words

down – A related word in the same word family.

fall – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

English spelling is irregular because it preserves pronunciations from multiple historical periods simultaneously.