moisten

moisten

verb

Definition of MOISTEN

to make or become slightly or moderately wet <moisten the cloth before cleaning with it>

Synonyms bedew, damp, dampen

Related Words bathe, lave; douse (also dowse), drench, impregnate, saturate, soak, souse, steep, wash, water, wet; humidify; dip, dunk, immerge, immerse; flush, irrigate, rinse, sluice; refresh, rehydrate, remoisten

Near Antonyms dehumidify, dehydrate, desiccate, parch, scorch, sear

Antonyms dry