Götterdämmerung

noun

ˌgər-tər-ˈde-mə-ˌru̇ŋ How to pronounce Götterdämmerung (audio)
Definition of Götterdämmerungnext
as in demise
a loss of status a film that chronicles the chaotic Götterdämmerung of the Third Reich

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  1. demise
  2. downfall
  3. down
Noun
  • Unfortunately, the 400-year-old oak met its demise when a wind storm tore through town in 1942.
    Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Assad's demise is a victory for humanity, even if the immediate aftermath is fraught with challenges that could lead to a worsening situation.
    Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of demise
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  • The new paper doesn’t solve the mystery of whether lead poisoning played a role in Rome’s downfall.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Her videos shared an intimate view of her family's life and had more than 2.5 million subscribers before her downfall.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of downfall
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  • Even with this year’s ups and downs, many scouts are higher on Ewers than some might think, and that’s because his arm talent has always been terrific.
    Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Start slideshow: 10 Stocks Where Yields Got More Juicy » In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company.
    Dividend Channel, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Götterdämmerung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/G%C3%B6tterd%C3%A4mmerung. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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