Canadian English Meaning of dampen

dampen

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Definitions and Meaning of dampen in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

dampen (v. t.)

To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.

To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.

Webster

dampen (v. i.)

To become damp; to deaden.

FAQs About the word dampen

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

damp,FLUSH,moisten,rinse,wash,wet,bathe,bedew,douse,soak

dry,Dehydrate,sear,Dehumidify,desiccate,dry out

damped => Damped, damp off => damping-off, damp course => damp course, damp => damp, damozel => damsel,