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Fizzle
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fizul
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Simple meaning
What does Fizzle mean?
To end weakly or fail slowly.
Dictionary definition
To fail slowly or end weakly after a promising start; also a weak bubbling sound.
Example sentences
Fizzle in a sentence
easy
The plan began well but started to fizzle.
medium
The firework ended with a fizzle.
hard
Fizzle suggests energy fading away instead of finishing strongly.
Synonyms
Words like Fizzle
fadeTo gradually become weaker.
fizzRelated word that supports the meaning of fizzle.
Antonyms
Opposite words
succeedTo reach the desired result.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fizzle, depending on context.
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Practice 1
What does fizzle mean?
Fizzle means to end weakly or fail slowly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fizzle?
Fade is close in meaning to fizzle in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fizzle?
Succeed contrasts with fizzle.
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