déchéance

the scandal led to the rapid decline of his reputation.

years of neglect resulted in the decay of the historic building.

the court pronounced the decree of forfeiture of his rights.

the novel describes the moral decay of the aristocracy.

he fell into a state of physical and mental decline.

the fall of the empire was caused by internal corruption.

addiction precipitated his social downfall and loss of status.

the ruins stand as a symbol of the inevitable decay of power.

the treaty provided for the forfeiture of the territory.

the film portrays the slow degradation of human dignity.

she could not bear the humiliation of such total ruin.