Synonyms of flame out

Noun


1. flame-out, power outage, power failure

usage: the failure of a jet engine caused by an interruption of the fuel supply or by faulty combustion

2. flame-out, failure

usage: a complete or conspicuous failure; "the spectacular flame-out of the company's stock cost many people their life savings"

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