The act or process of falling down, especially the collapse or decline of someone's power, status, or moral character.
Present participle of 'downfall,' used since Middle English to describe the process of falling or declining. The '-ing' form emphasizes the ongoing or repeated nature of the action.
In Biblical and religious texts, 'downfalling' often described the dramatic collapse of kingdoms and empires—it's the process, not just the moment of failure. This nuance made it the preferred term for chronicling historical decline.
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