damp

²damp

verb

Definition of DAMP

transitive verb

1

a : to affect with or as if with a noxious gas : choke b : to diminish the activity or intensity of <damping down the causes of inflation> <liquid damps out compass oscillations> c : to check the vibration or oscillation of (as a string or voltage)

2

: dampen

intransitive verb

: to diminish progressively in vibration or oscillation

Examples of DAMP

1. His hands were damped with sweat.
2. <refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success>

First Known Use of DAMP

14th century

Related to DAMP

Synonyms: castrate, dehydrate, dampen, deaden, desiccate, devitalize, enervate, geld, lobotomize, petrify

Antonyms: brace, energize, enliven, invigorate, quicken, stimulate, vitalize, vivify

Related Words: burn out, debilitate, do in, drain, enfeeble, exhaust, fatigue, sap, tucker (out), undermine, weaken, wear, wear out; daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

Near Antonyms: arouse, rouse, stir; charge, electrify, galvanize; excite, ferment, fire, foment, incite, inflame (also enflame), instigate, kindle, provoke, spark, trigger, whip (up); abet, boost, buoy, cheer, embolden, fortify, hearten, inspire, lift; reactivate, reanimate, reawake, reawaken, recharge, reenergize, refresh, regenerate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive

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