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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Freshman Matthew Smith, who joined the club last fall, did not let being in the water dampen his enthusiasm for sailing.
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Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
If the courts are permanently enacted, staff will look into adding additional measures including sound dampening panels, painting new parking stalls away from the neighborhood and painting a red curb for emergency vehicle parking.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
He was sentenced to nine days in jail, but his new film suggests that the experience has by no means dampened the fire in his filmmaking.
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In addition, Los Angeles County lost more than 11,000 homes in January’s firestorms, further dampening sales.
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Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
If the courts are permanently enacted, staff will look into adding additional measures including sound dampening panels, painting new parking stalls away from the neighborhood and painting a red curb for emergency vehicle parking.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
He was sentenced to nine days in jail, but his new film suggests that the experience has by no means dampened the fire in his filmmaking.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2025
In addition, Los Angeles County lost more than 11,000 homes in January’s firestorms, further dampening sales.
—Jeff Collins, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dampen
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“Dampen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dampen. Accessed 28 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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