Synonyms of dampens

dampens

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• damps
• moistens
• wets
• flushes
• rinses
• bedews
• washes
• saturates
• soaks
• impregnates
• bathes
• drenches
• waters
• laves
• douses
• humidifies
• immerses
• refreshes
• irrigates
• dips
• rehydrates
• steeps
• dunks
• sluices
• immerges
• souses
• remoistens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dries
• dehydrates
• scorches
• sears
• parches
• desiccates
• dehumidifies

2

as in reduces

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

the oppressive heat dampened our spirits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduces
• dulls
• diminishes
• deadens
• numbs
• weakens
• damps
• blunts
• subsides
• decreases
• subdues
• eases
• benumbs
• alleviates
• muffles
• cauterizes
• lessens
• lowers
• tones (down)
• lightens
• mutes
• wanes
• recedes
• debilitates
• tapers (off)
• dwindles
• enfeebles
• moderates
• lets up (on)
• abates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sharpens
• enhances
• strengthens
• augments
• heightens
• intensifies
• amplifies
• deepens
• stimulates
• consolidates
• boosts
• magnifies
• whets
• arouses
• animates
• steps up
• redoubles
• beefs (up)

3

as in undermines

to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality

nothing could dampen their enthusiasm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• undermines
• weakens
• exhausts
• deadens
• damps
• drains
• wears
• enervates
• petrifies
• discourages
• dehydrates
• castrates
• desiccates
• devitalizes
• saps
• debilitates
• lobotomizes
• enfeebles
• burns out
• gelds
• wears out
• fatigues
• disheartens
• daunts
• demoralizes
• does in
• tuckers (out)
• dispirits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulates
• energizes
• enlivens
• invigorates
• quickens
• arouses
• stirs
• rouses
• vitalizes
• vivifies
• provokes
• excites
• braces
• triggers
• galvanizes
• incites
• electrifies
• sparks
• inflames
• charges
• lifts
• inspires
• instigates
• boosts
• foments
• kindles
• fires
• cheers
• ferments
• fortifies
• whips (up)
• emboldens
• revives
• renews
• heartens
• abets
• refreshes
• revitalizes
• buoys
• rejuvenates
• rekindles
• resurrects
• reactivates
• regenerates
• reawakens
• recharges
• resuscitates
• reanimates
• reenergizes
• reawakes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dampens

That’s in no small part because of a strong, brewing El Niño, which typically dampens Atlantic hurricanes with unfavorable wind conditions. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

The Science Behind The Concept Research indicates that music reduces cortisol levels​, the stress hormone that impairs decision-making and dampens focus. — Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

That pillowy feeling is thanks to their dreamstrike+ foam, which absorbs shock and dampens the impact of each step—especially important when walking on unforgiving surfaces, like cobblestones or concrete. — Shannon Bauer, InStyle, 28 June 2026

As someone who enjoys gardening and beautifying my yard, one thing that always dampens my mood is the sight of weeds. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

El Nino often dampens — but doesn’t eliminate — Atlantic hurricane season activity, but increases it in the Pacific. — Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

Water dampens how far debris gets thrown, as anyone who has ever tried throwing an object underwater can confirm. — Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026

The exertion dampens some of the mirth. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026

The divider dampens cabin noise and provides a visual barrier from the aisle, restroom lines and galley traffic. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026