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Dampen
/dˈæmpən/
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Dampen
verb
(past & past part.
dampened
; pres. part.
dampening
)
1.
Smother or suppress.
Synonym:
stifle
.
2.
Make moist.
Synonyms:
moisten
,
wash
.
3.
Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping.
Synonyms:
damp
,
dull
,
muffle
,
mute
,
tone down
.
4.
Reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves).
5.
Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible.
Synonyms:
damp
,
deaden
.
6.
Check; keep in check (a fire).
7.
Lessen in force or effect.
Synonyms:
break
,
damp
,
soften
,
weaken
.
"Break a fall"
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Words linked to "Dampen" :
deafen
,
check
,
inhibit
,
blunt
,
humidify
,
moisturize
,
baste
,
conquer
,
stimulate
,
stamp down
,
suppress
,
suffocate
,
subdue
,
choke
,
moisturise
,
delay
,
wet
,
curb
,
retard
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