Synonyms of FALLS
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Synonyms of FALLS by meaning
noun
a steep descent of the water of a river
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
a sudden drop from an upright position
the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve
a downward slope or bend
a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity
a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
a movement downward
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
the time of day immediately following sunset
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity
a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
Also: free fall.
verb
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
Also: go down, come down.
pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind
come under, be classified or included
fall from clouds
Also: come down.
suffer defeat, failure, or ruin
die, as in battle or in a hunt
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
be captured
occur at a specified time or place
decrease in size, extent, or range
yield to temptation or sin
lose office or power
to be given by assignment or distribution
move in a specified direction
be due
lose one's chastity
to be given by right or inheritance
come into the possession of
fall to somebody by assignment or lot
be inherited by
slope downward
lose an upright position suddenly
Also: fall down.
drop oneself to a lower or less erect position
fall or flow in a certain way
assume a disappointed or sad expression
be cast down
come out; issue
be born, used chiefly of lambs
begin vigorously
go as if by falling
come as if by falling