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dampen

/ˈdæmpən/

Translations

dampenverb

dampened

Past Simple

dampened

Past Participle

dampening

Gerund

/ˈdæmpən/

The curtains were used to dampen the sound in the room.

Шторы использовались, чтобы гасить звук в комнате.

The news did little to dampen his enthusiasm.

Новости мало ослабили его энтузиазм.

The rain began to dampen the dry soil.

Дождь начал увлажнять сухую почву.

Additional translations

Synonyms

Antonyms

dry out

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.