Antonyms for downfall


Grammar : Noun
Spell : doun-fawl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdaʊnˌfɔl


Definition of downfall

Origin :
  • "ruin, fall from high condition," c.1300, from down (adv.) + fall (v.).
  • noun disgrace, ruin
Example sentences :
  • The touch, the choke in her voice, brought about Viviette's downfall.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • It is probable that Handel himself had contributed to the downfall of the Academy.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • This old bell rung the downfall of Buonaparte and broke, April 1814.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • America will be lost to Britain forever, and will prove her downfall.
  • Extract from : « The Fall of British Tyranny » by John Leacock
  • The vast host of rationalists are busy proclaiming 184 the downfall of religion.
  • Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby
  • Like her sister, she showed an admirable spirit at the time of her father's downfall.
  • Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson
  • Had she not given an example of courage ever since the downfall of the Empire?
  • Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
  • The octogenarian, in his downfall, is bitterly storming against his enemies.
  • Extract from : « Blood and Iron » by John Hubert Greusel
  • His constant utterances after his downfall bear out this idea.
  • Extract from : « Blood and Iron » by John Hubert Greusel
  • A roar of laughter rose from all who witnessed the fine gentleman's downfall.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for downfall

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