dampen

11 points English 6 letters Uncommon Commonness #41,630 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/dˈæmpʌn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

make moist

lessen in force or effect

make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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