dampen
- to make damp; moisten: to dampen a sponge.
- to dull or deaden; depress: to dampen one's spirits.
- damp(def 10).
- to become damp.
Origin of dampen
Related Words for dampen
depress, discourage, moderate, mute, inhibit, restrain, chill, curb, diminish, allay, stifle, dull, cloud, cool, dabble, moisten, sprinkle, water, spray, wetExamples from the Web for dampen
Contemporary Examples of dampen
Not even the use of Coldplay can dampen the patriotic spirit of this video.
Democrats hold an advantage today with female voters that, if maintained, will dampen any potential for a GOP wave in November.
More importantly, neither Iran-Contra nor impeachment were enough to dampen public affection for either president.
Worst Fifth Year Ever? Maybe. But the Economy Will be the Judge of ObamaJamelle Bouie
December 18, 2013
Cohen says the NYPD was only trying to dampen the controversy.
But its high-profile use for a baby girl is likely to dampen its rise as a boy's name.
North West: Behind Kim and Kanye’s Odd Baby Name ChoicePamela Redmond Satran/Nameberry, Linda Rosenkrantz
June 21, 2013
Historical Examples of dampen
Not that the thought did anything to dampen the fear which made him weak and dizzy.
Storm Over WarlockAndre Norton
All the young men were on fire and it was out of the question to dampen their ardour.
ManassehMaurus Jokai
He was a child of sunshine, and nothing seemed to dampen the ardor of his spirits.
Behind the ScenesElizabeth Keckley
Dampen the hair with soft water at the toilet, and do not use oil.
Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark CornersB.G. Jefferis
But this did not in the least dampen the ardor of this hot-blooded Virginian.
Hanover; Or The Persecution of the LowlyDavid Bryant Fulton
dampen
- to make or become damp
- (tr) to stifle; deaden