Engulf
Knockout (game)
Fallout
Buildup
Tumultuous
Embattled
Tarnish
The unpleasant results or effects of an action or event
To surround and cover completely
Having a lot of problems or difficulties
Very loud or full of confusion, change or uncertainty
A competition in which only the winners of each stage play in the next stage, until one competitor or team is the final winner
An increase in number or amount
To make people think that someone or something is less good