downfall

(do̵unfôl′)

noun

    1. a sudden fall, as from prosperity or power
    2. the cause of such a fall
  1. a sudden, heavy fall, as of snow

See downfall in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. A sudden loss of wealth, rank, reputation, or happiness; ruin.
    b. A cause of sudden ruin.
  2. A fall of rain or snow, especially a heavy or unexpected one.

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