skids

deterioration downturn drop failure fall recession slump weakening

abatement backsliding comedown cropper decay decrepitude degeneracy degeneration descent devolution diminution dissolution dive downfall downgrade dwindling ebb ebbing enfeeblement failing flop lapse pratfall relapse senility wane waning worsening

fall-off falling-off on the skids

increase rise success

accomplishment achievement ascent development growth improvement progress strength strengthening upgrade

betterment

bankruptcy collapse demolition destruction extinction insolvency wreck wreckage

atrophy bane bath breakdown confusion crash crumbling damage decay defeat degeneracy degeneration destitution deterioration dilapidation disintegration disrepair dissolution downfall downgrade failure fall havoc loss nemesis overthrow ruination subversion undoing waste waterloo

crack up the end

building construction creation

accomplishment achievement advantage attainment development