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damp

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: damp

1
 nadj
a slight wetness
slightly wet
2
 v
lessen in force or effect
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: damp
1

n a slight wetness

Synonyms:
dampness, moistness
Types:
clamminess, dankness
unpleasant wetness
rawness
a chilly dampness
Type of:
wetness
the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)

adj slightly wet

“clothes damp with perspiration”
Synonyms:
dampish, moist
wet
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
2

v lessen in force or effect

Synonyms:
break, dampen, soften, weaken
Types:
deafen
make soundproof
dampen, 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 restrain or discourage

“the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere”
Type of:
check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

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

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