fall from grace

• backslide
• backsliding
• breach
• break
• break the law
• err
• fall
• fall from favor
• infringe
• lapse
• mess up
• offend
• original sin
• recidivation
• recidivism
• sin
• stray
• transgress
• trespass
• trip
• violate
• wander

• forgive
• justify
• pardon
• regret
• repent
• rue

• noun
  1. The loss of one's social position, prestige, status, power, etc.
• verb
  1. To lose God's favour through sins or wrongdoings.
  2. To fall from one's current social position to something lower, to lose one's prestige, status or power.

• The once beloved celebrity's scandalous behavior led to a dramatic fall from grace in the eyes of the public.
• The company's unethical practices caused it to fall from grace in the business community, tarnishing its reputation irreparably.
• After achieving great success early in his career, the author experienced a fall from grace when his later works failed to resonate with readers.
• The political leader's corruption scandal marked a significant fall from grace, resulting in widespread disappointment among supporters.
• The athlete's fall from grace was swift and devastating after he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, ruining his career.

backslide

fall

wander

offend

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