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downfallen


Meanings
  • A state of being brought low or overcome, often with a sense of despair or disappointment.

    - "The storm had left the trees downfallen."
    - "The city had been brought low by years of war and poverty."
    - "The team's morale was downfallen after losing their star player."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with downfallen
fallen , gallen , rallen , tallen
Homophones
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  1. downfall

  2. downtall

  3. downtown

  4. downward


Variants
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downfall , downfallen , downfalls
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{"term"=>"downfallen (adjective)", "description"=>"A state of being brought low or overcome, often with a sense of despair or disappointment. Example: The downfallen state of the defeated army left them vulnerable to the mercies of their victors."}


Etymology
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Old English 'deoran' - to make ugly or desolate.


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  1. {"question"=>"What is the etymology of the word 'downfallen'?", "answer"=>"The word 'downfallen' comes from the Old English word 'deoran', which means 'to make ugly or desolate'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the idea of being brought low or overcome, often with a sense of despair or disappointment. Thus, the word 'downfallen' came to describe a state of being brought low or overcome, often with a sense of despair or disappointment."}


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  1. Depression (Mental Health Condition): A serious mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. These feelings can impact a person's daily life, relationships, and ability to function effectively. Downfallen is a state that may be experienced by individuals with depression, leaving them feeling helpless, hopeless, and unable to cope with their circumstances.


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[{"term"=>"Downfall of the Roman Empire", "description"=>"A historical period marking the fall of the Western Roman Empire, which began around 410 AD and ended around 476 AD."}, {"term"=>"Downfall of the Ming Dynasty", "description"=>"A historical period marking the decline and eventual fall of the Ming Dynasty in China, which lasted from 1368 to 1644."}]

How to Memorize "downfallen"

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    - Visualize a tree that has been struck by lightning. The tree, once strong and unyielding, is now weakened and unable to support its own weight. The tree has become downfallen, leaving it vulnerable to the elements and the passage of time.


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