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peter out

DEFINITIONS OF: peter out

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v end weakly

Synonyms:
fizzle, fizzle out, taper off
Type of:
discontinue
come to or be at an end

v use up all one's strength and energy and stop working

Synonyms:
conk out, poop out, run down, run out
Type of:
fatigue, jade, pall, tire, weary
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
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