damper Synonyms
damper Meaning
damper (n)
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations
a depressing restraint
damper (n.)
That which damps or checks; as: (a) A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air. (b) A contrivance, as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time.
damper Sentence Examples
- The chef placed a damper on the grill to control the intensity of the flames.
- His criticism put a damper on the team's morale.
- The rainy weather put a damper on their plans for a picnic in the park.
- She tried not to let her recent breakup put a damper on her spirits.
- Adding a financial penalty acted as a damper on reckless behavior.
- The sudden drop in temperature put a damper on their outdoor event.
- The news of the layoffs put a damper on the company's holiday party.
- The lack of attendance put a damper on the concert organizer's expectations.
- He put a damper on the discussion by introducing controversial topics.
- The damper in the chimney helped regulate the airflow in the fireplace.
FAQs About the word damper
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace, a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or
mute,quieter, muffler, soft pedal,softener
No antonyms found.
The chef placed a damper on the grill to control the intensity of the flames.
His criticism put a damper on the team's morale.
The rainy weather put a damper on their plans for a picnic in the park.
She tried not to let her recent breakup put a damper on her spirits.
