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

To Meredith O’Sullivan, of Old Irving Park, the forecast reflected the dampened celebrations. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Make sure the filter is not too wet, just slightly dampened. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

Place the dampened loaf directly on the oven rack for 8 to 10 minutes, adjusting for size and density of your bread. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026

Use a dampened microfiber cloth to wipe down the shower tiles. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026

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

Verb

On Wednesday in the NWSL, the attendance-record-setting game between the Spirit and Gotham FC felt dampened by the air quality, which forced hydration breaks every 15 minutes. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026

That has dampened conjecture that Thomas, the oldest justice at 78, might retire before then. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 11 July 2026

The tragedy dampened what had been nationwide jubilation over the unexpected triumphs of El Tri, as Mexico’s national team is known. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

While the decline in numbers has raised parent companies’ valuations, the slowdown has dampened the fundraising and exit environment for venture capital funds, said Lee Hyo-seob, senior research fellow at the think tank Korea Capital Market Institute in Seoul. — Lisa Kim, CNBC, 24 June 2026

Monday night’s World Cup showdown between Norway and Senegal at MetLife Stadium could be dampened and possibly delayed by heavy rain and thunderstorms. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026

Fisher’s enthusiasm never seemed to be dampened. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026

Leadership Starts With Conviction In SpaceX's early years, three consecutive rocket failures and the near-bankruptcy by late 2008 would have dampened the spirits of most leaders and their teams. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

Go back over the tile with a non-abrasive scrub sponge dampened with warm water to rinse any residue. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026