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   damp·en

   /ˈdampən/

   verb

   • 1. make slightly wet: "the fine rain dampened her face" Similar moistendampwetdewwaterirrigatehumidifyliterary:bedewrare:spargehumifyhumectOpposite drydrench
   • 2. make less strong or intense: "nothing could dampen her enthusiasm" Similar lessendecreasediminishreducelowermoderatedampdamp downput a damper onthrow cold water oncalmcoolchilldullblunttone downdeadentemperdiscouragesuppressextinguishquenchstamp outsmotherstiflemuffleblanketmutesilenceovercomecurblimitcheckstillrestraininhibitdeterquietenquietOpposite heighten
   • ▪ reduce the amplitude of (a sound source): "slider switches on the mixers can dampen the drums"

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   Dampen means to make something slightly wet or to reduce the strength of feelings or enthusiasm. Learn how to use dampen in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare with related words.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb dampen, which means to check or diminish the activity or vigor of something or someone. See also related words and translations of dampen.

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   To dampen something is to stifle it, to lessen its effect, or to moisten it. Getting a cold will dampen your enthusiasm. This word has several related meanings, most of which make something less effective or powerful.

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   Dampen means to make something slightly wet or to reduce the strength of feelings or enthusiasm. Learn how to use dampen in different contexts and find synonyms and related words.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb dampen, which can mean to make or become damp, or to stifle or deaden something. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences with dampen.

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   Dampen definition: to make damp; moisten. See examples of DAMPEN used in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb dampen, which can mean to make something slightly wet or to make something such as a feeling or a reaction less strong. See examples, synonyms and related words.