Definition: a complete failure
Usage: the play was a dismal flop
Similar words: failure
Definition: an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
Usage: the surprise party was a complete failure
Synonyms: hushing, hiss, hissing, sibilation, fizzle
Definition: a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Usage: the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
Similar words: noise
Definition: sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
Usage: he enjoyed the street noises; they heard indistinct noises of people talking; during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels
Synonyms: taper off, peter out, fizzle, fizzle out
Definition: end weakly
Usage: The music just petered out--there was no proper ending
Similar words: discontinue
Definition: come to or be at an end
Usage: the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31