dampen

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To make a feeling or activity weaker or less lively.

   The bad weather did nothing to dampen their excitement.

2. 2
   verb

   To make something slightly wet.

   Dampen the cloth before wiping the screen.

3. 3
   verb

   To make a sound quieter or less sharp.

   Thick curtains helped dampen the noise from the street.

From damp + -en.

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