dampen
verb (used with object)
have dampened
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present perfectof dampen.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Agency cuts have dampened “surveillance systems, early warning systems, and just the number of healthcare workers.”
From Slate ● Jun. 9, 2026
“After several months of encouraging signs in pending contracts and closed sales, the December new contract figures have dampened the short-term outlook.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
However, Oracle’s relationship to OpenAI and its funding strategy have dampened investor enthusiasm.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 10, 2025
The fire seems to have dampened the event, as many fans deeming the event “boring,” and others with mixed responses on the continuation of the show despite the fire.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2025
The incident seemed to have dampened Lanyard's ardour for exercise.
From Alias the Lone Wolf by Louis Joseph Vance
