déchéance

Definitions of déchéance
  1. noun
    the process of gradually becoming inferior
    synonyms: corruption, décadence
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    carie dentaire
    soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
    corruption, pourriture
    decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
    décomposition
    (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
    dégénérescence, ruine
    the process of becoming dilapidated
    dépouillage
    the process of becoming spoiled
    moisissure, pourriture
    the process of becoming mildewed
    type of:
    processus naturel, radioactivité
    a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
  2. noun
    decline to a lower status or level
    synonyms: désastre
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    humiliation
    depriving one of self-esteem
  3. noun
    the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve
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    événement
    something that happens at a given place and time
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