How do you pronounce dampen?

dampen is pronounced as /ˈdæmpən/.

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dampen

💧dampen

verb

/ˈdæmpən/

damp damper

Meaning

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

Example Sentences

The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.

Example Expressions

dampen enthusiasm

Synonyms

moisten, weaken, diminish, depress, discourage

Antonyms

encourage, intensify, strengthen

Collocations

dampen spirits, dampen enthusiasm, dampen noise, dampen effect

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