Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
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dampen | (verb) lessen in force or effect | Synonyms: break, damp, soften, weaken |
(verb) make moist | Synonyms: moisten, wash | |
(verb) check; keep in check (a fire) | - | |
(verb) make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible | Synonyms: damp, deaden | |
(verb) reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves) | - | |
(verb) suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity | Synonyms: stifle | |
(verb) deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping | Synonyms: damp, dull, muffle, mute, tone down |