Downslide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Downslide is a noun meaning A slide downward; a worsening.
Meaning
A slide downward; a worsening.
Example Sentences
"Many of the downslide risks that we identified in our last monetary policy (report) are now materializing.
Among the most immediate and conspicuous political casualties of the sudden downslide in India-Pakistan relations.
By the time Mr. Hanke took over, the paper was on a downslide, known for slanting the news to support Republicans.
Word Forms
- downslides
Antonyms for downslide
Common opposites include upswing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decline, downfalling, downshift, descent, downtrend, downfall.
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