Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for dampen. Search instead for damloppens.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It is expected to boost inflation through higher gasoline prices but also to dampen growth as consumers see a decline in discretionary spending power.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Xiaomeng Lu, a director at political consultancy Eurasia Group, says mainland Chinese tech firms are "shifting to Hong Kong" for their primary share listing as "geopolitical headwinds dampen their dreams" to float in New York.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“A much bigger unwind remains the risk for global equity markets as higher energy prices dampen growth prospects, while higher longer-dated interest rates sap the net present value earnings of the growth stocks,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Unwisely, I tried to dampen Madame Crommelynck's disgust.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell