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dampen

verb

/ˈdæmpən/

Meaning

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.

dampen enthusiasm

moisten, weaken, diminish, depress, discourage

encourage, intensify, strengthen

dampen spirits, dampen enthusiasm, dampen noise, dampen effect

to remember something; to recall from memory

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

to speak words; to express something in words

to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.