petered (out) Synonyms
Strongest:
- frittered-away-
- evaporated
- tapered-off
- dropped-off-
- melted-away-
- faded-away-
- vanished
- tailed-off-
- gave-out
- died-away-or-down-or-out-
- slowed-down-
- fell-away
Strong:
- contracted
- slackened
- decreased
- dwindled
- waned
- racheted-down-
- drained-away-
- compressed
- condensed
- constricted
- subsided
- let-up
- tapered
- diminished
- fell
- moderated
Weak:
petered (out) Meaning
petered (out)
to gradually become smaller, weaker, or less before stopping or ending
petered (out) Sentence Examples
- The hikers continued on, although their energy had petered out.
- The conversation slowly petered out as both parties ran out of things to say.
- The rain petered out, leaving only a faint drizzle.
- The traffic gradually petered out as the rush hour subsided.
- The fire slowly petered out, casting a dim glow over the room.
- Their argument had petered out into a dull silence.
- The enthusiasm for the project petered out as the difficulties became apparent.
- The applause gradually petered out as the crowd realized the performance was over.
- The once-boisterous party petered out into a few subdued voices.
- The initial surge of excitement petered out as the reality of the situation set in.
FAQs About the word petered (out)
to gradually become smaller, weaker, or less before stopping or ending
frittered (away), evaporated, tapered off, dropped (off), melted (away),faded (away), vanished, tailed (off), gave out, died (away or down or out)
picked up, grew, mounted, waxed, built,increased, rose, escalated, accumulated, enlarged
The hikers continued on, although their energy had petered out.
The conversation slowly petered out as both parties ran out of things to say.
The rain petered out, leaving only a faint drizzle.
The traffic gradually petered out as the rush hour subsided.
