dampener (Meaning)

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dampener (n)

a device that dampens or moistens something

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a device that dampens or moistens something

wet,moisten, wash, damp, rinse, flush, bathe, drench, steep, water

dry,dry, scorch, sear,scorch, dehydrate, dehydrate, sear, desiccate, parch

The engineer installed a vibration dampener to reduce the noise generated by the machinery.

She used a dampener on the strings of her violin to muffle the sound slightly.

The sudden news acted as a dampener on their plans for the weekend getaway.

The financial constraints served as a dampener on their aspirations to expand the business.