Meaning & use
Fizzled
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Failed or ended weakly and disappointingly, especially after a promising or exciting beginning.
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The negotiations fizzled after both sides refused to compromise.
The firework fizzled instead of exploding into a bright burst.
A note on using this word
Originally an onomatopoeic word describing a hissing sound, later extended to describe anything that fails to live up to expectations.
Words with a similar meaning
petered outflopped
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Words with an opposite meaning
succeededflourished
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