teleurgang

Definitions of teleurgang
  1. noun
    an event that results in destruction
    synonyms: ondergang, teloorgang, val
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    type of:
    deletie, destructie, kaalslag, vernieling, vernietiging, verwoesting
    an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
  2. noun
    a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
    synonyms: ondergang, teloorgang, val
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    types:
    anticlimax
    a disappointing decline after a previous rise
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