Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dampen
verb
/ˈdamp.ən/
Definition
To make something slightly wet or moist; to lessen or reduce in intensity.
Examples
- The rain began to dampen our picnic plans.
- She tried to dampen his enthusiasm with her criticism.
Meaning
To reduce the strength, force, or feeling of something.
Synonyms
- moisten
- soak
- stifle
- lessen
- reduce
