DÉGRINGOLADE Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

dégringolade

noun

ˌdā-ˌgraⁿ(ŋ)-gə-ˈläd

Definition of dégringolade

as in deterioration

a change to a lower state or level the sad dégringolade of the holiday from a solemn day of remembrance to just another excuse to go shopping

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as in demise

a loss of status a sad dégringolade for a theater company that once premiered important American plays

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Noun

These tests helped rule out more ordinary explanations such as mechanical strain, material deterioration, uneven samples, and electromagnetic screening by the metal.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Generally, the deterioration in government fiscal health is a global issue.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of deterioration

Noun

Tubes from hospital equipment were still attached to his face, gunshot wounds on his right side were still gaping, and tattoos which included a gun and a bullet casing were still embedded in his skin, a permanent memorial to the tools of his demise.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
But just one injury — or significant drop in play, for that matter – could bring about Miami’s early demise.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of demise

Noun

The thickness penalty The simulations revealed that anodes with nearly identical overall charge capacities can still suffer vastly different internal degradation, depending on how binder materials and pore spaces are arranged.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
This is intended to minimize degradation, reducing contrast decay and improving light projection reliability, ultimately extending the screen's lifespan.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of degradation

Noun

The Silver Academy was not the only institution housed on the Grass Campus that was hurt by the Harrisburg federation’s downfall.

— Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Hong's past social media comments over canceling Thanksgiving may have played a role in her downfall.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of downfall

Noun

That rapid decline makes the question of how coach Dan Campbell and the team rebound one of the most interesting in the entire league.

— NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
The local enrollment declines are mostly concentrated in local districts’ elementary schools.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of decline

Noun

Another veteran right-hander, pending free agent Nick Pivetta, is uncertain to return this season after suffering a flexor strain in April and a recent setback in his rehab.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The latest setback comes at a time when Toronto is already managing a lengthy injury list, making organizational depth especially important.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of setback

Noun

The declinations came as the DOJ reassigned and cut prosecutors working on environmental cases.

— Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 31 Mar. 2026
Federal regulations require special counsels to provide the attorney general with a report that explain prosecution or declination decisions once their work is concluded.

— Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026

Definition of declination

Noun

At the same time, the Panthers saw very little impact from their pass rush — a disappointment considering the beleaguered state of Houston’s offensive line — and Stroud didn’t struggle to find short completions.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
In the comments, fans congratulated Aly on her Broadway debut while others shared their disappointment over not being able to see the duo live.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

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