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   Damp·en

   /ˈdampən/

   

   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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   dampen something to make something such as a feeling or a reaction less strong None of the setbacks could dampen his enthusiasm for the project. She wasn't going to let anything dampen her spirits today. See dampen in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: dampen.

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   Definitions of dampen. verb. lessen in force or effect. synonyms: break, damp, dilute, soften, weaken. see more. verb. smother or suppress. synonyms: stifle. see more. verb. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping. synonyms: damp, dull, muffle, mute, tone down. see more. verb. make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › dampendampen | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   dampen definition: 1. to make something less strong: 2. to make something slightly wet. Learn more.

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   Check pronunciation: dampen. Definition of dampen verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English damp‧en /ˈdæmpən/ verb [ transitive] 1 to make something slightly wet SYN moisten 2 (also dampen down British English) to make something such as a feeling or activity less strong The light rain dampened the crowd’s enthusiasm.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › dampendampen | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   dampen meaning: 1. to make something less strong: 2. to make something slightly wet. Learn more.

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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. to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden; to make damp; damp…