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DAMPED

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Damped.

Damped - as a noun

A slight wetness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampnessmoistness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wetness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Damped - as an adjective satellite

Slightly wet

Example: "Clothes damp with perspiration"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampishmoist

Damped - as a verb

Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampendullmufflemutetone down

Restrain or discourage

Example: "The sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"

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

Example: "Muffle the message"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampendeaden

Lessen in force or effect

Example: "Soften a shock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdampensoftenweaken
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bluntdeaden
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Damped - as an adjective

(of an extinguished fire) stopped from smouldering and reigniting by the application of water

(of a linear dynamic system) possessing a nonzero damping ratio.

Example Sentences

"The damped oscillations of the pendulum eventually came to a stop."
"The musician played the piano with damped keys for a softer sound."
"The engineer used damped materials to reduce vibrations in the building."
"The damped effect in the audio system created a more realistic sound."
"The damped response of the car's suspension improved the ride comfort."
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Word Game Points

Is DAMPED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, damped is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DAMPED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DAMPED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, damped is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAMPED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DAMPED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, damped is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAMPED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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