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DAMPENS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Dampens.

Dampens - 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

"The rain dampens the ground."
"Her criticism dampens his enthusiasm."
"The bad news dampens the mood in the office."
"He dampens the cloth before wiping the table."
"The wet weather dampens our plans for a picnic."
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Word Game Points

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

DAMPENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DAMPENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dampens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAMPENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

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

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