fizzle
9 synonyms for fizzle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To gradually fail or fade away after a promising start.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To gradually fail or fade away after a promising start.
“The protest movement fizzled out within a few weeks.”
How to use fizzle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fizzle out
a total fizzle
Etymology
From an older English word meaning "to break wind quietly" — the current sense of "petering out" developed later from the idea of a weak, fading hiss.
Full origin of fizzle →Frequently asked questions
What does “fizzle” mean?
The word “fizzle” means to gradually fail or fade away after a promising start. In plain terms, to lose momentum and fail, usually after starting with promise — "fizzle out.".
How do you pronounce “fizzle”?
“Fizzle” is pronounced FIH-zuhl (/ˈfɪzəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “fizzle” in a sentence?
Here is “fizzle” used in a sentence: “The protest movement fizzled out within a few weeks.”
What part of speech is “fizzle”?
Depending on how it is used, “fizzle” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “fizzle” have?
“Fizzle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to gradually fail or fade away after a promising start.
