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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dampenDampen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DAMPEN is to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden. How to use dampen in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDAMPEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DAMPEN definition: 1. to make something slightly wet: 2. to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment…. Learn more.

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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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › dampenDAMPEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDAMPEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To dampen something such as someone's enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDAMPEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DAMPEN meaning: 1. to make something slightly wet: 2. to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment…. Learn more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › dampenDampen - definition of dampen by The Free Dictionary

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   Define dampen. dampen synonyms, dampen pronunciation, dampen translation, English dictionary definition of dampen. v. damp·ened , damp·en·ing , damp·ens v. tr. 1. To make damp. 2. To deaden, restrain, or depress: "trade moves ... aimed at dampening protectionist...

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondampen verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of dampen verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishdampen | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    dampen definition: 1. to make something less strong: 2. to make something slightly wet. Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › dampenDampen Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    DAMPEN meaning: 1 : to make (something) somewhat or slightly wet to make (something) damp; 2 : to make (something) less strong or active.