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flameout Synonyms

Another word for flameout

Choosing another word for flameout depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sudden, spectacular, or complete failure, collapse, or exhaustion, especially after a period of rapid success or intense effort.

Usage Example

"The heavily funded startup experienced a public burnout within a year due to reckless spending and poor management."

Strong
burnout
collapse
fiasco
debacle
meltdown
downfall
failure
washout

• noun (Context 2)

The sudden failure of a jet engine or gas turbine caused by the accidental extinguishing of the flame in its combustion chamber.

Usage Example

"The pilot successfully restarted the turbine after heavy rain and turbulence caused a temporary engine stall at high altitude."

Weak
stall

Opposites of flameout

The opposite of flameout shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

triumph
success
breakthrough
See all opposites of flameout

• Nearby Words

flame azalea
flameless
flamelike
flameout
flameproof
flameproofing
flamer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flameout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flameout
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