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dampener

noun as in killjoy

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However, it may put a dampener on outdoor plans over the weekend.

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Ben: The injury to Tuipulotu plus Glasgow's result against Harlequins has definitely put a dampener on optimism for the Six Nations.

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But Mr Haller is in no doubt that the Budget "put a dampener" on the business, with some of his biggest customers more cautious after the rise in employer National Insurance contributions was announced.

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The soggy spring also put a dampener on glamping.

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However, competition from online retailers such as Amazon could put a dampener on the firm's future growth.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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