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downturn
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down·turn  (dountûrn)
n.
A tendency downward, especially in business or economic activity.
downturn
Noun
a drop in the success of an economy or a business
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.downturn - a worsening of business or economic activity; "the market took a downturn"
downswing
worsening - changing something with the result that it becomes worse
downspin - a swift and dangerous downturn


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