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fizzle
Universal Words
verb
[V] when sth, especially sth that is burning, fizzles, it makes a sound like a long 's'
SYNHISS:
Fireworks fizzled and exploded in the night sky.
PHRASALVERBS
fizzle out (informal) to gradually become less successful and end in a disappointing way:
The threatened revolt just fizzled out. * Her parents are hoping that the relationship will fizzle out.
