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DAMPENED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Dampened.

Dampened - as a verb

Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

Example: "Stifle your curiosity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stifle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bottle upinhibitsuppress
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make moist

Example: "The dew moistened the meadows"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moistenwash
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wet
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampdullmufflemutetone down

Reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

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

Example: "Muffle the message"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampdeaden

Check; keep in check (a fire)

Lessen in force or effect

Example: "Soften a shock"

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

Example Sentences

"She walked into the room with dampened hair."
"The raincoat kept her clothes dampened during the storm."
"The dampened floor caused her to slip and fall."
"His enthusiasm was dampened by the disappointing news."
"They used a dampened cloth to wipe the dust off the furniture."
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Word Game Points

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

DAMPENED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DAMPENED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dampened is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAMPENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DAMPENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dampened is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAMPENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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