dégringolade

noun

ˌdā-ˌgraⁿ(ŋ)-gə-ˈläd How to pronounce dégringolade (audio)
Definition of dégringoladenext
1
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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2
as in demise
a loss of status a sad dégringolade for a theater company that once premiered important American plays

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  1. deterioration
  2. demise
  3. degradation
  4. downfall
  5. decline
  6. setback
  7. declination
  8. disappointment
Noun
  • Apoorvanand says that stance reflects a broader deterioration of democratic norms over the past decade.
    — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026
  • The character's physical and spiritual deterioration is part of what drew Nam in.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of deterioration
Noun
  • Goodwill of Silicon Valley signed a lease for a new San Jose store in a deal that enables the nonprofit to expand and fill a space that became vacant due to the demise of a nationwide retailer.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • By that point, there was little time left in the production for his actual demise.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
Definition of demise
Noun
  • Such validation prevents knowledge base degradation affecting future business decisions.
    — Ipsita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Water quality and degradation of lawns or golf courses are also common.
    — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of degradation
Noun
  • Wrestling with his role in Dez’s downfall does a number on our hero, the ramifications of which are felt throughout Season 2.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Organizers say the exhibition will explore the relationship between artistic achievement and ethical accountability, rather than presenting a traditional narrative of downfall and redemption.
    — Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Definition of downfall
Noun
  • The reef system has faced significant decline for decades due to rising water temperatures, disease and pollution.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But the decline in cases has been reversed, and experts blame toxic silica dust that is now more common in mines.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of decline
Noun
  • After being announced in May, the fund faced a series of legal setbacks.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But the start of the working week in Israel finds its leader grappling with setbacks in both areas.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 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
  • And ultimately, the deepest disappointment comes from realizing that one of modern studio comedy’s sharpest romantic observers has confused awareness for insight, and in the process, left his most devoted fans behind.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Much to the disappointment of those fans who hoped to see Welbeck wear United’s shirt again, the club never showed any indication of pursuing him this summer.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of disappointment
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“Dégringolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9gringolade. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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