dampened; dampening
ˈdamp-niŋ 
ˈdam-pə-
1
: to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden
the heat dampened our spirits
2
: to make damp
the shower barely dampened the ground
3
Examples of dampen in a Sentence
Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
The shower barely dampened the ground.
We wouldn't let the bad weather dampen our excitement.
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Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
Trump’s comments dampened investor sentiment over hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
But the larger concern is whether the state of the economy could impact consumer spending, possibly dampening demand for smartphones as Trump’s tariffs could potentially raise prices on everything from toys to groceries.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Additionally, cosmic radiation may dampen the psychoactive effects of THC, potentially altering the experience of getting high in space.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Dampen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dampen. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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dampen
verb
damp·en
ˈdam-pən
dampened; dampening
ˈdamp-(ə-)niŋ
1
: to check or lessen in activity or vigor : deaden
2
: to make or become damp
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