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downfall in Dutch

downfall in Dutch is neergang — downfall means a sudden loss of power, status, or success.

downfall in Dutch

neergang
noun
A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.

What does "downfall" mean?

  1. noun A sudden loss of power, status, or success.
    "Corruption charges led to the mayor's downfall."
  2. noun The specific cause of such a collapse.
    "His arrogance was ultimately his downfall."
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downfall in a sentence

  • Corruption charges led to the mayor's downfall.
  • Pride turned out to be the CEO's downfall.
  • His arrogance was ultimately his downfall.

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What is "downfall" in Dutch?

"downfall" in Dutch is neergang. downfall means: A sudden loss of power, status, or success.

How do you use "downfall" in a sentence?

Example: "Corruption charges led to the mayor's downfall." In Dutch, "downfall" is neergang.

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