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dampen definition dampen meaning and dampen synonyms
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definition 1 smother or suppress
synonyms stifle
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usage Stifle your curiosity
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definition 2 make moist
synonyms moisten, wash
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usage The dew moistened the meadows
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definition 3 deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
synonyms muffle, mute, dull, damp, tone down
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dampen definition dampen meaning and dampen synonyms
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definition 4 reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
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dampen definition dampen meaning and dampen synonyms
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definition 5 make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
synonyms deaden, damp
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usage muffle the message
dampen definition dampen meaning and dampen synonyms
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definition 6 check; keep in check (a fire)
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dampen definition dampen meaning and dampen synonyms
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definition 7 lessen in force or effect
synonyms damp, soften, weaken, break
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soften a shock

break a fall

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