Dampen
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Dampen [dam-puhn]

VERB

VERB

  • Make less strong or intense.

  • Make slightly wet.

Example

“Incessant failures dampened her confidence.” 

“Rain dampened my face.” 

Synonyms

Lessen, Decrease, Besprinkle, Dabble, Diminish, Reduce, Lower, Moderate, Damp

Antonyms

Heighten, Collect, Dehydrate, Increased, Intensified, Enhanced, Boosted, Accelerated