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bomb vs fizzle

fizzle vs bomb

bomb and fizzle both are nouns.

bomb and fizzle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bomb Yes No Yes No
fizzle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fizzle is a hypernym of bomb; that is, fizzle is a word with a broader meaning than bomb:
  • bomb: an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
  • fizzle: a complete failure
Other hypernyms of bomb include bust, flop.
bomb (noun) fizzle (noun)
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions a complete failure
strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
bomb (verb) fizzle (verb)
throw bombs at or attack with bombs end weakly
fail to get a passing grade
Difference between bomb and fizzle

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