- present participle of dampen.
dampening
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.
The satire earned only $8 million in the U.S. opening weekend, dampening the star’s best-actor prospects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
"By using vitamin D analogs to engage the body's own natural system for dampening fibrotic and inflammatory responses, we can enable other therapies to do their job."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Higher mortgage rates are further dampening an already stagnant housing market.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
West Midlands Assistant Chief Fire Officer Simon Barry told residents the fire there was under control and they were just dampening down hot spots.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
And there was something else—a chill mist, which he could not see but could feel, dampening his hands and rising into his face and nose.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word