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dampen

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dampen /ˈdamp(ə)n /
▸ verb [with object]
1 make slightly wet:
the fine rain dampened her face.
2 make less strong or intense:
nothing could dampen her enthusiasm.
▪ reduce the amplitude of (a sound source):
slider switches on the mixers can dampen the drums.