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Vocabulary Entry
dampen
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make something slightly wet or to reduce intensity.
Example Sentences
"The rain began to dampen the ground."
"She tried to dampen his enthusiasm with her criticism."
"The towel was used to dampen the child's face after playtime."
N
noun
The act of making something moist or the state of being dampened.
Example Sentences
"The dampen of the air made the morning feel cool."
"There was a noticeable dampen in their plans after the announcement."
"The room needed a dampen to improve comfort."