Englishdampen
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden //the heat dampened our spirits
- : to make damp //the shower barely dampened the ground
- intransitive verb
- : to become damp
- : to become deadened or depressed
Examples
- //Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
- //The shower barely dampened the ground.
- //We wouldn't let the bad weather dampen our excitement.
First Known Use
1547, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1dampen
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to make or become slightly or moderately wet //dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the messRelated WordsAntonyms
- to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality //nothing could dampen their enthusiasmRelated Words
dampen
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden //the heat dampened our spirits
- : to make damp //the shower barely dampened the ground
- intransitive verb
- : to become damp
- : to become deadened or depressed
Examples
- //Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
- //The shower barely dampened the ground.
- //We wouldn't let the bad weather dampen our excitement.
First Known Use
1547, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1dampen
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to make or become slightly or moderately wet //dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the messRelated WordsAntonyms
- to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality //nothing could dampen their enthusiasmRelated Words
dampen
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden //the heat dampened our spirits
- : to make damp //the shower barely dampened the ground
- intransitive verb
- : to become damp
- : to become deadened or depressed
Examples
- //Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
- //The shower barely dampened the ground.
- //We wouldn't let the bad weather dampen our excitement.
First Known Use
1547, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1dampen
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to make or become slightly or moderately wet //dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the messRelated WordsAntonyms
- to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality //nothing could dampen their enthusiasmRelated Words
dampen
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden //the heat dampened our spirits
- : to make damp //the shower barely dampened the ground
- intransitive verb
- : to become damp
- : to become deadened or depressed
Examples
- //Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
- //The shower barely dampened the ground.
- //We wouldn't let the bad weather dampen our excitement.
First Known Use
1547, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1dampen
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to make or become slightly or moderately wet //dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the messRelated WordsAntonyms
- to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality //nothing could dampen their enthusiasmRelated Words
dampen
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden //the heat dampened our spirits
- : to make damp //the shower barely dampened the ground
- intransitive verb
- : to become damp
- : to become deadened or depressed
Examples
- //Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
- //The shower barely dampened the ground.
- //We wouldn't let the bad weather dampen our excitement.
First Known Use
1547, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1dampen
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to make or become slightly or moderately wet //dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the messRelated WordsAntonyms
- to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality //nothing could dampen their enthusiasmRelated Words
dampen
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden //the heat dampened our spirits
- : to make damp //the shower barely dampened the ground
- intransitive verb
- : to become damp
- : to become deadened or depressed
Examples
- //Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
- //The shower barely dampened the ground.
- //We wouldn't let the bad weather dampen our excitement.
First Known Use
1547, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1dampen
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to make or become slightly or moderately wet //dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the messRelated WordsAntonyms
- to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality //nothing could dampen their enthusiasmRelated Words