Synonyms of damped

damped 1 of 2

adjective

as in quenched

Related Words

• quenched
• smothered
• choked
• extinguished
• snuffed (out)
• stamped (out)
• suffocated
• doused
• dead

Dissimilar Words

• inflamed
• ignited
• lit
• burning
• kindled
• fiery
• aflame
• blazing
• flaming
• alight
• afire
• live
• flickering
• flaring
• combusting
• aglow
• conflagrant
• glowing
• smoldering
• hot
• sizzling
• ablaze
• red-hot
• broiling
• piping hot
• searing
• scorching
• scalding
• roasting

damped

2 of 2

verb

past tense of damp

1

as in undermined

to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality

refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success

Synonyms & Similar Words

• undermined
• weakened
• drained
• exhausted
• dampened
• deadened
• wore
• castrated
• enervated
• desiccated
• petrified
• dehydrated
• devitalized
• discouraged
• fatigued
• sapped
• lobotomized
• burned out
• enfeebled
• debilitated
• gelded
• wore out
• daunted
• dispirited
• tuckered (out)
• disheartened
• demoralized
• did in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulated
• braced
• enlivened
• energized
• quickened
• invigorated
• vitalized
• stirred
• aroused
• roused
• galvanized
• charged
• electrified
• vivified
• triggered
• provoked
• excited
• lifted
• inflamed
• kindled
• fired
• inspired
• whipped (up)
• fermented
• incited
• sparked
• fomented
• instigated
• cheered
• buoyed
• abetted
• boosted
• emboldened
• renewed
• fortified
• revived
• refreshed
• reactivated
• resurrected
• revitalized
• rejuvenated
• regenerated
• rekindled
• heartened
• recharged
• reawakened
• resuscitated
• reenergized
• reanimated
• reawoke

2

as in dampened

to make or become slightly or moderately wet

damp the shirt slightly before ironing it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dampened
• moistened
• wet
• rinsed
• washed
• flushed
• bedewed
• saturated
• soaked
• impregnated
• watered
• bathed
• drenched
• steeped
• immersed
• laved
• irrigated
• humidified
• doused
• refreshed
• dipped
• dunked
• immerged
• soused
• sluiced
• rehydrated
• remoistened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dried
• scorched
• parched
• dehydrated
• desiccated
• seared
• dehumidified

3

as in reduced

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduced
• dampened
• blunted
• dulled
• subsided
• weakened
• diminished
• subdued
• deadened
• decreased
• numbed
• eased
• benumbed
• cauterized
• muted
• muffled
• alleviated
• lowered
• lessened
• waned
• toned (down)
• enfeebled
• lightened
• receded
• tapered (off)
• dwindled
• moderated
• debilitated
• let up (on)
• abated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enhanced
• sharpened
• strengthened
• augmented
• intensified
• amplified
• stimulated
• consolidated
• heightened
• deepened
• magnified
• boosted
• stepped up
• whetted
• aroused
• animated
• redoubled
• beefed (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of damped

Adjective

These modes are referred to as a damped harmonic oscillator. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2026

The story of damped harmonic systems goes back to 1900, when British physicist Horace Lamb built a simple mathematical model of a particle vibrating inside a solid. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025

Verb

Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025

Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025

Separation agreements are usually paired with nondisparagement and nondisclosure agreements, as well as company policies that muzzle most managers from discussing personnel matters with the press, to keep things damped down. — Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025

Its carbon-fiber tonearm and damped aluminum platter reduce resonance for clearer, more dynamic sound, while the pre-mounted cartridge keeps setup refreshingly straightforward. — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2025