dampen
//ˈdæmpən//
Verb
dampenInfinitive
dampenPresent tense
dampenedPast tense
dampenedPast participle
dampeningPresent participle
dampensThird-person singular
1
To make something slightly wet or moist.
She dampened the cloth before wiping the table.
2
To reduce the intensity, strength, or enthusiasm of something.
The bad news dampened our enthusiasm for the project.
3
To reduce the amplitude of vibrations or oscillations.
The shock absorbers dampen the vibrations from the road.