downswing — English Dictionary

Noun

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

   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.

Noun

1. a swing downward of a golf club

   Broader terms

   golf strokegolf shotswing

2. a worsening of business or economic activity

   Synonyms

   downturn

   Broader terms

   worsening

   Examples

   the market took a downturn