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

Instead, Deimos’ fractured interior dampened the force of the impact, according to the study authors. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Yields have climbed higher as softer inflation and labor data have dampened the picture for Fed rate hikes, which the market has already priced in. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Once you’re done, use a cloth dampened with water only to remove the soapy residue. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

Tehran’s statement dampened hopes that a deal with Oman could provide a route for commercial shipping sooner than the US and Iran could reach their own agreement. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Spot treating fresh stains with a cloth or napkin dampened with plain water can often get rid of the problem. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026

These bans also dampened the formation of new businesses, reducing the annual average number of startups by 35 in states with bans. — Ben Rosa, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026

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