Downdraft

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  • noun. A strong downward current of air.
  • noun. A downward trend; downturn.
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  • noun. a strong, downward air current; an air pocket or air hole
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  • noun. a strong downward air current
  • Word Usage
    "The rising cost of mortgage financing for Detroit borrowers with weak credit has added to the downdraft from a slumping local economy to send home values plunging faster than many investors anticipated a few months ago."