Dampen Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Dampen

Meaning 1 : make moist

    Synonyms : moisten,  wash
Meaning 2 : lessen in force or effect

    Synonyms : break,  damp,  soften,  weaken
Meaning 3 : suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

    Synonyms : stifle
Meaning 4 : deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

    Synonyms : damp,  dull,  muffle,  mute,  tone down
Meaning 5 : make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

    Synonyms : damp,  deaden
Meaning 6 : check; keep in check (a fire)

Meaning 7 : reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)


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