Meaning of 'dampen'

Find the meaning of the word ‘dampen’

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Meaning of ‘dampen’

7 definitions found.

dampen

verb

make moist

Synonyms: wash

verb

lessen in force or effect

Synonyms: break

verb

check

verb

make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

Synonyms: damp

verb

smother or suppress

Synonyms: stifle

verb

reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

verb

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Synonyms: dull

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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