Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Dampen.
How to pronounce dampen:
UK
Dampen - as a verb
Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
Example: "Stifle your curiosity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stifleHypernyms (Closely Related)
bottle upinhibitsuppressHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make moist
Example: "The dew moistened the meadows"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moistenwashHypernyms (Closely Related)
wetHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampdullmufflemutetone downReduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
Example: "Muffle the message"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampdeadenCheck; keep in check (a fire)
Example Sentences
"She dampened the cloth and gently wiped the child's forehead."
"I had to dampen the paper before folding it into a plane."
"His enthusiasm was dampened by the negative feedback he received."
"We need to dampen the noise coming from the construction site."
"She dampened the sponge with water and started scrubbing the dishes."
Word Game Points
Is DAMPEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dampen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DAMPEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DAMPEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dampen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDAMPEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DAMPEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dampen is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDAMPEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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