dampens
- present tense form of dampen (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Higher fuel prices also add to inflation, which in turn dampens odds of an interest-rate cut.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
And this all comes with an economic cost, as the negative wealth effect dampens consumer sentiment and rising stress at the margin of the mortgage market means increased delinquency rates and reduced refinancing options.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The reason metformin dampens exercise benefits is still being investigated.
From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2025
“What the shingles vaccine does is it dampens reactivations of latent viruses in a way that may be protecting other parts of your body,” Martin said.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025
This dampens the tragic effect, and the curtain comes down on laughter.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
