Downfalls

/ˈdaʊnˌfɔːlz/ noun

Definition

The plural of downfall; multiple instances or examples of collapse, ruin, or the cause of someone's defeat.

Etymology

Plural form of 'downfall,' which comes from Old English 'down' (down) and 'feallan' (to fall). The word itself dates to Middle English and remains in common use.

Kelly Says

History is basically a series of downfalls—empires, tyrants, and schemes all have their dramatic falls. The plural form reminds us that collapse and failure are cyclical patterns in human civilization, from Rome to tech startups.

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