Dampen

Word DAMPEN
Character 6
Hyphenation damp en
Pronunciations /ˈdæmpən/

Definitions and meanings of "Dampen"

What do we mean by dampen?

To make damp. intransitive verb

To deaden, restrain, or depress. intransitive verb

To soundproof. intransitive verb

To become damp. intransitive verb

To make damp or humid; apply moisture to; wet slightly; damp: as, the grass was dampened by a slight shower; to dampen clothes for ironing.

To put a check or damper upon; make weak or dull; dim; deaden. See damp.

To become damp.

To become damp; to deaden. intransitive verb

To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet. transitive verb

To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen. transitive verb

To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet. verb

To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen. verb

To become damp; to deaden. verb

Lessen in force or effect verb

Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping verb

Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible verb

Check; keep in check (a fire) verb

Reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves) verb

Smother or suppress verb

Make moist verb

To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.

To become damp or moist.

To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.

To become damped or deadened.

The opposite of "burn". When one is praised, you say, DAMPEN! Urban Dictionary

Any experience that feels like having a bucket of cold water thrown over your head. Something that produces a corresponding comedown in mood in the person experiencing it. Urban Dictionary

One word that refers to the Coronavirus pandemic. It effectively shortens the phrase as well as captures how people feel about it, "I am so sick of this ---- pandemic!" Instead of constantly having to refer to it as the Coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic, simply switch a few of the letters in the word pandemic around. This will enable people to refer to it more quickly and efficiently. Replacing the words Coronavirus pandemic or COVID-19 pandemic with "dampenic" will save people time, free up their energy reserves and provide them with the necessary strength to put on their masks and help put an end to this ---- pandemic. Urban Dictionary

An item used to absorb the sound of a fart e.g. a cushion or a pillow. Urban Dictionary

A typo made during a flirty online conversation which momentarily dampens the spirit of the moment beyond repair. Urban Dictionary

A term referring to an attractive man or homosexual woman. Urban Dictionary

A drugstore paperback book filled with smut. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Dampen

The word "dampen" in example sentences

BOSTON (Ticker) -- Kyle Davies was not about to let a little rain dampen his major league debut. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Different parts of the human body – for instance, bones and soft tissues like the brain – dampen X-rays differently. ❋ Unknown (1979)

Now that also suggests that Raimi is sticking with the franchise in a production capacity, and that would kind of dampen any idea that they were seriously arguing and at deadlock over the future so that Sony and Columbia just cut all ties with him, wouldn't it? ❋ Unknown (2010)

This headline in the UKTimes cracked me up - not "dampen" but: ❋ Ann Althouse (2008)

She hasn't really done anything to kind of dampen down this. ❋ Unknown (2008)

They'll make their way in and just kind of dampen things every single morning until next weekend. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Amato Evan and company suggest that dust storms moving west from the Sahara may help "dampen" hurricanes. ❋ Unknown (2006)

So, Democrats are in a race to kind of dampen down those expectations because if they don't do it, it will look like a loss. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Because of these supposed dangers, political leaders in democratic transitions are supposed to 'dampen' popular expectations. ❋ Unknown (1995)

I could alleviate the the effects somewhat and kind of dampen it and help cushion J.P.L., but I couldn't change that trend. ❋ Unknown (1989)

The prime minister also reiterated the government's stand that good monsoons would "dampen" the current levels of high inflation by the year end. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Tory leadership and their Lib Dem allies are now so locked into the austerity track that the prime minister could not allow himself yesterday to address the certainty that, as even their IMF cheerleaders admit, cuts will "dampen" growth - let alone derail recovery altogether, as has already happened in Ireland and elsewhere. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Currency moves could "dampen" the full-year outlook despite a strong fourth-quarter forecast for ❋ Unknown (2010)

He said changes in equalization formula will "dampen" its benefit for Newfoundland and Labrador, which as a "have" province no longer collects equalization payments. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But in general crimes such as dampen criminal behaviour down. murder and rape provoke a desire to punish Getting married and having children-in the perpetrators, not to forgive them. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Second, we again have the pretense of knowledge, as if the government has the knowledge or the ability to "dampen" the "oscillations" it caused in the first place. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This can "dampen" the part of the brain associated with decision-making and judgment, making people more reckless and uninhibited. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I would just kind of dampen that kind of conjecture at this point. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Person A: Dude [that's cool]. [Person B]: [DAMPEN]!!!!!! ❋ Nichirin (2006)

"[Jeez], when I found out the [price] of the [drinks], it put a right old dampener on the proceedings." ❋ Pherbs (2007)

dampenic - I am [so tired] of people not wearing their [masks] and [spreading] this dampendic! ❋ Alex Mitchell Imaginationalist (2020)

"Yes, [the couch] is [nasty] but it the soft cushions make it a great [fart dampener]." ❋ Oler B (2009)

Girl: [Hahah] yeh lol Boy: So this summer you'll rub [lotion] on my back by [the poo]? Boy: *pool Girl: Er yeh, sure.. (Boy: 'Shit that was a real flirt dampener') ❋ TheBald (2010)

That [Portia de Rossi] is a [real] lady dampener. ❋ J7 (2014)

[She can't] [tear] her eyes from that stupid panty dampener with [Fabio] on the front. ❋ Jaims (2006)

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