dampen
Definitions of dampen
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rise as vaporsynonyms: perspireren, transpireren, uitdampen, uitwasemen, wasemen
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emit steamsynonyms: perspireren, stomen, transpireren, uitdampen, uitwasemen, wasementype of:afgeven, uitstralengive off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
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inhale and exhale smoke from cigarettes, cigars, pipes
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