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

This was a monumental miss by pollsters, one that likely dampened turnout in what was the nation’s marquee race in the Democrats’ intraparty battle over the party’s future direction. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

The external stays dampened resonance and higher-order vibration modes, sharply reducing internal stress in the upper sections. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Prices reached record highs over the past two years, triggered by adverse weather conditions and poor cocoa harvests that pushed chocolate costs higher and dampened consumer sentiment. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 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

Verb

Wipe off any soap residue with a microfiber cloth, dampened with only water. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026

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

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