dampen (Meaning)
dampen (v)
suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
make moist
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
check; keep in check (a fire)
lessen in force or effect
dampen (v. t.)
To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.
To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.
dampen (v. i.)
To become damp; to deaden.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dampen
dampen Sentence Examples
- The rainy weather did nothing to dampen their excitement for the outdoor concert.
- She tried not to let the criticism dampen her enthusiasm for her creative endeavors.
- Despite the setback, he refused to let it dampen his resolve to succeed.
- The unexpected news seemed to dampen the mood of the entire room.
- The economic downturn threatened to dampen consumer spending and investment.
- She added more flour to the mixture to dampen its stickiness.
- The negative feedback did little to dampen his passion for his chosen field.
- They sprayed water on the ground to dampen the dust and keep it from spreading.
- His parents' disapproval couldn't dampen his desire to pursue his dream career.
- They played cheerful music to dampen the somber atmosphere of the room.
FAQs About the word dampen
suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity, make moist, deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping, reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or wave
moisten, damp, flush, rinse, wash, wet, steep, bathe, bedew, drench
dry,dry, sear, dehydrate,scorch, sear, dehydrate, scorch, parch,desiccate
The rainy weather did nothing to dampen their excitement for the outdoor concert.
She tried not to let the criticism dampen her enthusiasm for her creative endeavors.
Despite the setback, he refused to let it dampen his resolve to succeed.
The unexpected news seemed to dampen the mood of the entire room.
