Synonyms for Descent:
General:
* Going down: This is the most literal meaning of descent, and many synonyms for "go down" could be used.
* Decline
* Drop
* Fall
* Plunge
* Sink
* Coming from: This refers to lineage or ancestry.
* Lineage
* Ancestry
* Heritage
* Extraction
* Moving downwards: This is a broader term that can encompass both physical and metaphorical descent.
* Downward movement
* Downward motion
* Downward trend
* Regression
More Specific:
* From a higher position: This emphasizes the vertical aspect of descent.
* Decline
* Dip
* Slant
* From a state of grace: This refers to a moral or spiritual fall.
* Fall from grace
* Downfall
* Ruin
* Demise
* In social status: This refers to a decrease in social standing.
* Degradation
* Decline
* Downgrade
* From a plane of existence: This refers to a metaphorical fall or transition.
* Transition
* Transformation
* Metamorphosis
* Devolution
Informal:
* Drop
* Slide
* Plummet
* Spiral
* Come down
The best synonym for "descent" will depend on the specific context and the nuance you are trying to convey.