downswing
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6.1
- noun
- /ˈdaʊnˌswɪŋ/
:
declive
- Wall Street went on a major downswing the day after the election was announced.
- career on the downswing
Examples
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It's these retailers that often have the most flexible business plans, can survive downswings in the market, and engage most actively in the community.
Blog text (18) -
It would seem that the downswing into this economic slowdown has been considerably faster than many expected (as it always seems to be).
Blog text (24) -
I had huge career downswings and it was terrifying to me.
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Now we have hit a downswing, and even if the federal government took all the money from everybody, they still wouldn't be able to pay what they owe.
Blog text (6) -
The rate of change of money wages tended to be higher during the upswing of the business cycle, and lower during the downswing of the business cycle.
Academic text (1990) -
In 1919, a sharp downswing in cotton harvested began, and between 1921 and 1923, yields in Georgia fell 30 to 45 percent below normal levels.
Academic text (2007) -
In contrast to the monetary overinvestment theories, the monetary policy mistakes during the last three decades tended to be asymmetric: interest rates tended to be kept too low during the upswing, but were kept too high during the downswing.
Academic text (2018) -
The economy is experiencing a significant downswing due to rising unemployment rates.
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After several years of growth, the market is now facing a downswing caused by decreased consumer spending.
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Analysts predict a downswing in the housing market over the next few months.
Synonyms
89
5.2
A sudden large fall in business activity or stock prices
69
4.4
A period when the economy or business gets worse
65
4.6
A period when business or the economy falls a lot
50
3.3
A sudden fall in amount or value
39
4.0
A long time when the economy is weak and many lose jobs
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3.9
A period when prices or activity fall steadily, often in financial markets
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7.0
A period when the economy is weak and people buy less
1
5.1
A period when something gets worse
1
5.5
A slowdown in business or market activity that shows slower growth
A sudden fast downward movement, often of people or things
A sudden sharp fall in value or someone's fortunes
Antonyms
How Severe
350
4.1
- Specialized
39
4.0
- Specialized
858
4.6
1
6.1
69
4.4
50
3.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Downswing comes from the parts down ('lower') and swing ('a movement back and forth'), so imagine a swing going to its low point. When people talk about an economic downswing they mean activity is moving down or getting worse, just like that downward part of a swing.