Main Entry: down·fall

Pronunciation: \ˈdau̇n-ˌfȯl\

Function: noun

Date: 13th century

1 a : a sudden fall (as from power) b : a fall (as of snow or rain) especially when sudden or heavy
2 : something that causes a downfall (as of a person) <gambling was his downfall>

— down·fall·en \-ˌfȯ-lən\ adjective