dampening

damp·en

D0018100 (dăm′pən)v. damp·ened, damp·en·ing, damp·ens v.tr.1. To make damp.2. To deaden, restrain, or depress: "trade moves ... aimed at dampening protectionist pressures in Congress" (Christian Science Monitor).3. To soundproof.v.intr. To become damp.

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damp′en·er n.

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Noun

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dampening - the act of making something slightly wetmoisteningbasting - moistening a roast as it is cookingwetting - the act of making something wet

Translations

smorzando