ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

Antonyms for downslide

Common opposites include upswing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include decline, downfalling, downshift, descent, downtrend, downfall.

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