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dampen

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: dampen

1
 v
lessen in force or effect
2
 v
make moist
3
 v
check; keep in check (a fire)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: dampen
1

v lessen in force or effect

Synonyms:
break, damp, soften, weaken
Types:
deafen
make soundproof
damp, deaden
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
Type of:
blunt, deaden
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

v smother or suppress

Synonyms:
stifle
Antonyms:
excite, stimulate
act as a stimulant
Types:
choke, suffocate
suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of
Type of:
conquer, curb, inhibit, stamp down, subdue, suppress
to put down by force or authority

v deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Synonyms:
damp, dull, muffle, mute, tone down
Type of:
soften
make (images or sounds) soft or softer

v make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

Synonyms:
damp, deaden
Type of:
break, damp, soften, weaken
lessen in force or effect

v reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

Type of:
weaken
lessen the strength of
2

v make moist

Synonyms:
moisten, wash
Types:
humidify, moisturise, moisturize
make (more) humid
baste
cover with liquid before cooking
hydrate
cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to
Type of:
wet
cause to become wet
3

v check; keep in check (a fire)

Type of:
check, delay, retard
slow the growth or development of
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