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in the PONS Dictionary

ˈdown·fall N

1. downfall (ruin):

downfall
Untergang m <-s, -gänge>
downfall
Fall m <-(e)s, Fäl·le> fig
the downfall of the government
der Sturz der Regierung

2. downfall (cause of ruin):

downfall
Ruin m <-s>
drinking was his downfall
das Trinken hat ihn ruiniert