🛑

damper

noun

/ˈdæmpər/

Meaning

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.

put a damper on

dull, suppressor, discouragement, limiter

boost, encouragement, enhancer

put a damper, emotional damper, mood damper

waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless

The time in the morning when the sun appears over the horizon.

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.

The action of helping or doing work for someone.