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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Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Although heavy rains and strong winds attempted to dampen the vibes on Saturday, May 31, thousands of attendees braved the elements, dawning ponchos and other protective gear to ensure the fun continued.
—Essence, 3 June 2025
The team approach dampens volatility and ensures consistent results, Buchbinder said.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 May 2025
That carefree, messy persona was dampened, however, by years of litigation with label owner and record producer Lukasz Gottwald, a.k.a.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 30 May 2025
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“Dampen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dampen. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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