1. a decline or downward trend, especially in performance, quality, or financial value
Usage: informal

1. to move or slide downward; to decline or deteriorate
Usage: informal

Examples

• The company experienced a downslide in profits after the new product launch failed.
• Stock prices began a downslide following the negative earnings report.
• His grades took a downslide when he stopped attending class regularly.
• The team's performance started to downslide in the second half of the season.
• After years of success, the business entered a downslide that lasted several quarters.
• Consumer confidence continued to downslide as economic concerns grew.