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
  • Ophelia, even in her delusion, wants others to remember her late father and the events that led to his demise.
    Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of demise
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  • Not only did Lee participate in the USSR’s downfall.
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The pandemic and related delays on film releases, as well as shutdown of theaters were also listed as causes for Rectangle Productions’ downfall.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of downfall
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  • About Last Night starred Moore and Lowe as Debbie Sullivan and Danny Martin, two 20-somethings in Chicago who fall in love and must navigate the ups and downs of their first real relationship.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • While the Mustangs' defense has had its ups and downs, their ability to score quickly keeps them in every game.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Götterdämmerung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/G%C3%B6tterd%C3%A4mmerung. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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