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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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Soak or wipe down the blades with a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol, or use a solution of one part hydrogen peroxide and one part water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Their margins are slimmer, their supply chains less diverse and their negotiating power with vendors dampened by the smaller sizes of their orders.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
At least for some residents, conference realignment has dampened the enjoyment.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Dampen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dampen. Accessed 21 Oct. 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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