Synonyms of dampened

dampened 1 of 2

adjective

as in deadened

Related Words

• deadened
• weary
• drained
• tired
• emasculated
• unmanned
• exhausted
• demoralized
• disheartened
• dispirited
• weakened
• enervated
• enervate
• knackered

Dissimilar Words

• revived
• renewed
• energized
• refreshed
• freshened
• invigorated
• new
• regenerated
• reborn
• newborn
• resuscitated
• recreated
• reanimated
• enlivened
• animated
• reinvigorated
• exhilarated
• reenergized
• jazzed (up)
• resurrected

dampened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of dampen

1

as in damped

to make or become slightly or moderately wet

dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the mess

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in reduced

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

the oppressive heat dampened our spirits

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

3

as in undermined

to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality

nothing could dampen their enthusiasm

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dampened

Adjective

However, Friday’s labor data, at least, dampened fears the squeeze is spiraling into a full recession. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 May 2026

The Kremlin’s economic woes are multiplying with its years-long war, which has added to government debt and dampened business investment. —Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026

The company’s hiring spree comes amid a dampened US labor market, as more companies pursue layoffs and pause hiring, often citing AI as the reason. —J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 Mar. 2026

Cuba, which was already facing an energy crisis and a dampened economy prior to the ouster, is now on the brink of a major humanitarian crisis. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Feb. 2026

Wipe thoroughly around the rubber seal with the dampened cloth, paying extra attention to any folds, seams, and hidden crevices. —Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026

Make sure the filter is not too wet, just slightly dampened. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Finish Planting Cover the seeds with more dampened potting mix and then gently firm again. —Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026

His promise to deliver another standout season comes amid a dampened economy and ongoing geopolitical turmoil, which are denting the performance of fashion and luxury. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026

Verb

The furor has dampened the festivities of the normally high-camp, joyful, gaudy extravaganza, in which acts representing different, mostly European countries each perform a song, competing to be crowned the winner after a public and jury vote. —Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 15 May 2026

Then wipe the top and bottom of each blade with a microfiber cloth dampened with all-purpose cleaner. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026

Later, Molo’s attempt at a gotcha was further dampened when Altman’s lawyer, Savitt, re-examined Altman. —Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026

However, travel disruption, rising airfares and security fears do not appear to have dampened the international film community’s appetite for attending Cannes for now. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026

And none of that was dampened by the score of a soccer match. —Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

Recent hotel booking reports have dampened expectations on the number of visitors to Kansas City, but some lawmakers remain optimistic about the investment. —Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026

Volatility hasn't dampened demand for municipal bonds. —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 May 2026

Across town, at the Washington institution Cafe Milano, the mood wasn’t dampened. —Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026