dampen
verb (used with object)
dampens
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present tense formof dampen (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Low-cost carriers rely on high customer volume to turn a profit, which has become harder to come by as the war dampens travel demand.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
A higher interest-rate environment typically dampens the appeal of nonyielding assets like gold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Higher fuel prices also add to inflation, which in turn dampens odds of an interest-rate cut.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
The reason metformin dampens exercise benefits is still being investigated.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2025
The way the sound dampens from open space to tree-lined paths.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
