trail off

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trail off (third-person singular simple present trails off, present participle trailing off, simple past and past participle trailed off)

  1. Of a phenomenon, voice, etc.: to slowly diminish in frequency, intensity, or volume; also, to diminish more quickly over time.
    Synonyms: peter, peter out
    “So that’s why I’m, uh, refusing … uh, to do that …” He trailed off as he saw Mr. Winchester’s disapproving stare.

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