downfall Get Printable Handwriting (down-fall) 2 syllables Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a loss of status; a change to a lower state or level Example Sentence Greed was his downfall. OR We read about the downfall of the Roman Empire. Synonyms decline; descent; fall; collapse Antonyms rise Rhymes Two Syllable Rhymes (1) downfall Share with your friends: