dampen
Make less intense
To dampen is to make slightly wet or moist: Dampen the cloth before wiping the surface.
More often, dampen means to reduce intensity or enthusiasm: The rain dampened our spirits, Nothing could dampen her excitement.
A damper is a device that reduces vibration or controls airflow, and to put a damper on something is to diminish its energy or effect.
Without voice or sound
- deadenDiminish force or sensation
- dullLacking edge or interest
- softenMake less firm
- stifleSuppress or restrain
smother · muffle · buffer · absorb · cushion · attenuate · blanket · insulate
Forcibly put an end to
- restrainLimit freedom of movement
- quellForcibly end unrest
- temperState of mind
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
lessen · reduce · curb · inhibit · check · subdue · cool · discourage
mute
Without voice or sound
stifle · smother · muffle · buffer · absorb · cushion · attenuate · blanket · insulate · soundproof
suppress
Forcibly put an end to
moderate · lessen · reduce · curb · inhibit · check · subdue · cool · discourage · deflate
wet
Saturated with liquid
spritz · moisture · drizzle · humidify · sponge · water · spray · hydrate · rinse · spatter
humid
Containing much moisture
humidity · condensation · dewpoint · steam · dank · sultry · sweltering · tropical · monsoon · saturated
- laundrywashing machine, wash, dryer, clothes dryer, fold
- heat and fireignite, burn, flame, blaze, combust
- obstructblock, halt, stop, impede, hinder
- silencequiet, silent, mute, hush, stillness
- wateringwatering can, sprinkler, hose, drip irrigation, soaking
- discouraging actionsdeter, dissuade, daunt, dishearten, demoralize
- put a damper onReduce enthusiasm or enjoyment
- damp clothMoistened fabric for wiping
- noise dampeningLessening acoustic intensity
- damp air
- damp skin
- putting a damper onDiminishing enthusiasm or enjoyment
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