DAMPS Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

damps

verb

present tense third-person singular of damp

as in undermines

to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success

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as in dampens

to make or become slightly or moderately wet damp the shirt slightly before ironing it

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as in reduces

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor

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Recent Examples of damps Ash wood damps the micro-vibrations of rough urban pavement in a way aluminum and steel can't match without extra engineering. —

Omar Kardoudi april 15, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026 While the standard model damps the road irregularities, the S feels more glued down, even in its softest setting, Sport. —

Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026

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The Big 12 also has its own sports betting policy that forbids coaches, staff and athletes from engaging in sports wagering activity that undermines the integrity of games.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 June 2026
Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.

— Julie Won, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026