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DAMPS

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Damps.

Damps - as a noun

A slight wetness

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

Damps - as an adjective satellite

Slightly wet

Example: "Clothes damp with perspiration"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampishmoist

Damps - 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)

Example Sentences

"She damps the clothes before hanging them outside."
"He damps the fire before leaving the house."
"The hiker damps the campfire to prevent forest fires."
"The cold weather damps the spirits of the residents."
"He damps his hair with a towel after showering."
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Word Game Points

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

DAMPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DAMPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, damps is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAMPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DAMPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, damps is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAMPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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