dampened
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
GameStop has also been looking for ways to reignite its customer base as online gaming has dampened the relevance of the company’s bricks-and-mortar stores.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
And none of that was dampened by the score of a soccer match.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
None of this has dampened her opposition to the regime, but her feelings about the war have changed.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
The crisis has also dampened consumer sentiment at a time when Chinese officials are pushing for a new growth model driven more by domestic spending rather than investment.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
He dampened the T-shirt once more and put it over Derek’s head.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
![]()