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dampen

[dam-puhn] / ˈdæm pən /
VERB
make wet
Synonyms
STRONG
bedew besprinkle dabble humidify moisten rinse spray sprinkle water wet
Antonyms
STRONG
collect dehydrate dry gather
WEAK
brighten encourage hearten inspirit uplift
VERB
spoil spirits
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allay chill cloud cool curb depress diminish discourage dull inhibit moderate mute restrain stifle
STRONG
check dash deaden deject dismay dispirit humble muffle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist encourage free hearten heat help incite increase inspirit liberate warm
WEAK
brighten dry uplift

Example Sentences

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The downpour didn't seem to dampen fans' spirits, either.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

New Zealand’s economy faces uneven growth, high spare capacity, and elevated unemployment, which could dampen inflation pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

This could eventually dampen demand for other products and further hurt the economy, Jefferson noted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Governments will also be rebuilding stockpiles they have released to dampen prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

I felt my shirt dampen all under my arms.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd