Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waterloo
noun
/ˌwɔːtəˈluː/
Definition
A decisive or crushing defeat.
Examples
- After facing a tough competition, the team suffered their waterloo in the finals.
- The politician’s scandal became his waterloo, leading to his resignation.
Meaning
The term ‘Waterloo’ refers to an event or situation where someone experiences an overwhelming defeat, especially in a significant context.
Synonyms
- defeat
- downfall
- failure
- undoing
