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
This sincere tone dampens much of the movie’s goofball appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Higher fuel prices also add to inflation, which in turn dampens odds of an interest-rate cut.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
This receptor not only affects learning but also dampens activity in parts of the brain responsible for processing visual information.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2026
And although this fact dampens my armpits with nervous sweat, it feels good to know she realizes I’m more than just a simple ser- vant girl.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
