downturn

//ˈdaʊnˌtɜːn//
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Noun

downturnSingular
downturnsPlural
1

A decline in economic, business, or other activity; a period of reduced success or prosperity.

The company struggled to survive during the economic downturn.

2

A worsening of a situation or condition.

There has been a downturn in his health recently.