dampen

/'dæmpən/
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dampen

The gardener uses a spray bottle to dampen the soil around the young seedlings.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To make something slightly wet or moist: To add a small amount of liquid or moisture to something.
    • To reduce the intensity, force, or liveliness of something: To make something less strong, active, or enthusiastic.
    • To deaden or muffle a sound: To make a sound quieter or less resonant.
Examples of Usage
  • To make moist:
    • Please dampen the cloth before cleaning the surface.
    • The morning dew dampened the grass.
  • To reduce intensity:
    • The bad news dampened the celebratory mood.
    • This material helps dampen vibrations.
  • To muffle sound:
    • The heavy curtains dampened the noise from the street.
Advanced Usage
  • "to dampen someone's spirits/enthusiasm": to make someone feel less happy or enthusiastic.
    • The constant criticism dampened her enthusiasm for the project.
  • "to dampen down": to reduce the intensity of something, especially a feeling or a fire.
    • The manager tried to dampen down rumors about layoffs.
    • Firefighters worked to dampen down the flames.
Variants and Related Words
  • Damp (adj., verb, noun): Slightly wet; to make something slightly wet; moisture.
    • The damp air made everything feel cold.
  • Dampener (noun): Something that dampens.
    • The rain was a real dampener on our picnic plans.
  • Dampening (noun, adj.): The act or process of making something damp or less intense.
    • The dampening effect of the recession was felt across the industry.
Synonyms
  • Moisten: To make something slightly wet.
  • Diminish: To make or become less.
  • Deaden: To make something less strong or intense, especially sound.
  • Suppress: To prevent something from being expressed or continuing.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Dampen down: To reduce the intensity or force of something.
    • They took steps to dampen down public anger.
Related Idioms
  • A wet blanket / A dampener: A person or thing that spoils other people's enjoyment or enthusiasm.
    • Don't be such a dampener! Let's enjoy the party.
  • To put a damper on something: To have a discouraging or depressing effect on an event or mood. (Note: This idiom uses "damper," a related but distinct noun).
    • The sudden storm put a damper on our beach day.
dampen

The gardener uses a spray bottle to dampen the soil around the young seedlings.

Verb
  1. lessen in force or effect
    • soften a shock
    • break a fall
  2. check; keep in check (a fire)
  3. make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
    • muffle the message
  4. reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
  5. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
  6. make moist
    • The dew moistened the meadows
  7. smother or suppress
    • Stifle your curiosity

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