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dampen

UK
/ˈdæmpən/
US
/ˈdæmpən/
dampen out

Translations

dampenverb
dampened
Past Simple
dampened
Past Participle
dampening
Gerund
UK
/ˈdæmpən/
US
/ˈdæmpən/
atténuerAu sens figuré.
The unexpected news did little to dampen his enthusiasm for the project.
La nouvelle inattendue a peu atténué son enthousiasme pour le projet.
amortirEn parlant d’un bruit, d’une vibration ou d’une oscillation.
Heavy curtains help dampen the noise coming from the street.
De lourds rideaux aident à amortir le bruit provenant de la rue.
humidifierLégèrement.
She used a spray bottle to dampen the fabric before ironing.
Elle a utilisé un vaporisateur pour humidifier le tissu avant de le repasser.
Synonyms
reduce
dull
lessen
deaden
saturate
soak
wet
moisten
Antonyms
dry out
dry

Definitions

dampenverb
To make something slightly wet.
She used a spray bottle to dampen the fabric before ironing.
To make something less strong or intense.
The unexpected news did little to dampen his enthusiasm for the project.
To reduce the amplitude or intensity of a vibration, oscillation, or sound; to deaden.
Heavy curtains help dampen the noise coming from the street.
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