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downswing

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: D AW1 N S W IH2 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The portion of any movement along an arc or curve, heading in a lower direction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The stock market is still reeling from the giant downswing on Tuesday.
  • Hold your head steady and keep your eye on the golf ball during your downswing.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a worsening of business or economic activity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the market took a downturn

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: downturn

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: worsening

Narrower terms: downspin

3

noun

Meaning 3

a swing downward of a golf club

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: golf stroke, golf shot, swing

History

Etymology

From down- + swing.