Meaning & Definition of Dampen in English
English⟶
Dampen
/dæmpən/
verb
1. Smother or suppress
- "Stifle your curiosity"
synonym:
- stifle,
- dampen
2. Make moist
- "The dew moistened the meadows"
synonym:
- moisten,
- wash,
- dampen
3. Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
synonym:
- muffle,
- mute,
- dull,
- damp,
- dampen,
- tone down
4. Reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
synonym:
- dampen
5. Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
- "Muffle the message"
synonym:
- dampen,
- deaden,
- damp
6. Check
- Keep in check (a fire)
synonym:
- dampen
7. Lessen in force or effect
- "Soften a shock"
- "Break a fall"
synonym:
- dampen,
- damp,
- soften,
- weaken,
- break
Examples of using
Not even you can dampen my spirits right now!