downfall

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(something that causes) the usually sudden destruction of a person, organization, or government and their loss of power, money, or health:

Rampant corruption brought about the downfall of the government.

In the end, it was the continual drinking that was his downfall.

something that causes the destruction of a person, organization, or government and that causes a loss of power, money, or health:

In the end, ambition was his downfall.