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dampen
—dampen /ˈdæm.pən/
Ⅰ verb [T] (ALSO damp) (MAKE WET) ↑Verb Endings for dampen ► F0 to make something slightly wet: » Rain had dampened the tent so we left it to dry in the afternoon sun.Thesaurus+: ↑Wet weather and wetness
Ⅱ verb [T] (FEELINGS) ↑Verb Endings for dampen ► F0 to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment, less strong: » Nothing you can say will dampen her enthusiasm.» I didn't want to dampen his spirits.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making less strong |