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(Entry 1 of 3)
1
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
- the damp air made 85 degrees feel like 105
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- semitropical
- (also semitropic),
- subhumid,
- subtropical
- (also subtropic),
- tropic,
- tropical
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damp
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of damp (Entry 2 of 3)
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
- we bought a dehumidifier for the basement when the damp down there began causing mold to grow
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damp
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of damp (Entry 3 of 3)
1
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
- refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success
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2
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
- damp the shirt slightly before ironing it
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3
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
- nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor
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The first known use of damp was in the 14th century
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