dampened; dampening
ˈdamp-niŋ 
ˈdam-pə-
1
: to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden
the heat dampened our spirits
2
: to make damp
the shower barely dampened the ground
3
Examples of dampen in a Sentence
Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
The shower barely dampened the ground.
We wouldn't let the bad weather dampen our excitement.
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Feb. 2025
That decision has dampened the mood of fans globally and enraged Pakistani ones, denying the hosts the chance to face off against their neighbor and biggest rival on home turf.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
In defense of repeal, the estate tax to many legislators was supposed to dampen wealth concentration.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Enthusiasm to arm Ukraine has dampened in Europe and the United States.
—New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Dampen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dampen. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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dampen
verb
damp·en
ˈdam-pən
dampened; dampening
ˈdamp-(ə-)niŋ
1
: to check or lessen in activity or vigor : deaden
2
: to make or become damp
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