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damp
(d/&/mp )

adjective (a)

  • Being in a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist; humid.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a slight wetness(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    dampness, moistness
    source: wordnet30
  • Moisture; humidity; fog; fogginess; vapor.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • slightly wet(adj.all)
    Example:
    Clothes damp with perspiration.
    Synonym:
    dampish, moist
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    dampen, dull, muffle, mute, tone down
    source: wordnet30
  • restrain or discourage(verb.change)
    Example:
    The sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere.
    source: wordnet30
  • make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    dampen, deaden
    source: wordnet30
  • lessen in force or effect(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    break, dampen, soften, weaken
    source: wordnet30
  • To render damp; to moisten; to make humid, or moderately wet; to dampen; as, to damp cloth.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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