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dampen
('d/&/mp/@/n )

verb (v)

  • smother or suppress(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    stifle
    Antonym:
    excite, stimulate
    source: wordnet30
  • make moist(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    moisten, wash
    source: wordnet30
  • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping(verb.perception)
    source: wordnet30
  • reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)(verb.change)
    source: wordnet30
  • make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    damp, deaden
    source: wordnet30
  • check; keep in check (a fire)(verb.change)
    source: wordnet30
  • lessen in force or effect(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    break, damp, soften, weaken
    source: wordnet30
  • To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To become damp; to deaden.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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