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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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   to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment, less strong: dampen someone's enthusiasm Nothing you can say will dampen her enthusiasm. dampen someone’s spirits I didn't want to dampen his spirits. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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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.

4. 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.

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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. 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.

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...