Dampened - definition of dampened by The Free Dictionary Define dampened dampened synonyms, dampened pronunciation, dampened translation, English dictionary definition of dampened v damp·ened , damp·en·ing , damp·ens v tr 1 To make damp 2 To deaden, restrain, or depress: "trade moves aimed at dampening protectionist
DAMPEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary To dampen something such as someone's enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense Nothing seems to dampen his perpetual enthusiasm [VERB noun] I hate to dampen your spirits but aren't you overlooking a couple of minor points [VERB noun] To dampen something down means the same as to dampen it
dampen verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage . . . dampen something to make something such as a feeling or a reaction less strong None of the setbacks could dampen his enthusiasm for the project She wasn't going to let anything dampen her spirits today Definition of dampen verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
dampened - WordReference. com Dictionary of English to (cause to) become damp or moistened: [no object] The clothes dampened in the humidity [~ + object] He dampened the cloth to (cause to) become dull or depressed: [no object] His spirits dampened at the thought [~ + object] to dampen one's spirits