dampen
verb/ˈdæmpən/
/ˈdæmpən/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they dampen | /ˈdæmpən/ /ˈdæmpən/ |
| he / she / it dampens | /ˈdæmpənz/ /ˈdæmpənz/ |
| past simple dampened | /ˈdæmpənd/ /ˈdæmpənd/ |
| past participle dampened | /ˈdæmpənd/ /ˈdæmpənd/ |
| -ing form dampening | /ˈdæmpənɪŋ/ /ˈdæmpənɪŋ/ |
- (also less frequent damp)dampen something to make something slightly wet
- Perspiration dampened her face and neck.
- He dampened his hair to make it lie flat.
Extra Examples- Wipe the earphones with a cloth dampened with fresh water.
- I dampened a paper towel and wiped the surface clean.
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- dampen something to make something such as a feeling or a reaction less strong
- None of the setbacks could dampen his enthusiasm for the project.
- She wasn't going to let anything dampen her spirits today.
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