DAMPENS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

make moist

Example: The dew moistened the meadows

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

lessen in force or effect

Example: soften a shock; break a fall

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

check

Example: keep in check (a fire)

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

Example: muffle the message

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

Example: Stifle your curiosity

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)