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   dampen

   /ˈdamp(ə)n/

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

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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.

   • English (US)

     DAMPEN meaning: 1. to make something slightly wet: 2. to...

   • Znaczenie Dampen, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     dampen definicja: 1. to make something slightly wet: 2. to...

   • Dampen: Danish Translation

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   • Dampen: Czech Translation

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   • Dampen: French Translation

     DAMPEN translate: humecter, refroidir, humecter, (se)...

   • Dampen: German Translation

     dampen translate: anfeuchten, dämpfen. Learn more in the...

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

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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 how to use dampen in a sentence and how it differs from damp.

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

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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.

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

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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 examples of dampen in sentences.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dampenDampen - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. 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.

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...