dampens

verb

Definition of dampensnext
present tense third-person singular of dampen
1
as in damps
to make or become slightly or moderately wet dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the mess

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2
as in reduces
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling the oppressive heat dampened our spirits

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3
as in undermines
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality nothing could dampen their enthusiasm

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