0 to gradually end: --
1 to finish slowly in a way that is disappointing or has become less interesting: --
The whole thing fizzled out.
Why has this opposition fizzled out?
I have known brilliant boys and girls of 7 or 8 years of age "fizzling out" by the time they have taken their 11-plus examination.
The shocks we were preparing ourselves for have fizzled out.
Consequently, the report fizzled out as the general election approached.
We have had the promise of a great rebellion, but it has all fizzled out.
The bright flame has spluttered and fizzled out.
The attempt fizzled out, as attempts in all parts of the country have fizzled out.
