damp

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damp Definition

• (n) a slight wetness
• (s) slightly wet; "clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist breeze"; "eyes moist with tears"
• (v) deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
• (v) restrain or discourage; "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"
• (v) make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; "muffle the message"
• (v) lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"

damp Synonyms

• break
• damp
• dampen
• dampish
• dampness
• deaden
• dull
• moist
• moistness
• muffle
• mute
• soften
• tone down
• weaken