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adjective

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verb

past tense of dampen
1
as in damped
to make or become slightly or moderately wet dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the mess

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2
as in reduced
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling the oppressive heat dampened our spirits

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3
as in undermined
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality nothing could dampen their enthusiasm

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Recent Examples of dampened
Adjective
Make sure the filter is not too wet, just slightly dampened. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 Use a dampened microfiber cloth to wipe down the shower tiles. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026 Place the dampened loaf directly on the oven rack for 8 to 10 minutes, adjusting for size and density of your bread. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026 However, Friday’s labor data, at least, dampened fears the squeeze is spiraling into a full recession. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 May 2026 The Kremlin’s economic woes are multiplying with its years-long war, which has added to government debt and dampened business investment. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026 Cuba, which was already facing an energy crisis and a dampened economy prior to the ouster, is now on the brink of a major humanitarian crisis. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Feb. 2026 The company’s hiring spree comes amid a dampened US labor market, as more companies pursue layoffs and pause hiring, often citing AI as the reason. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 Mar. 2026 His promise to deliver another standout season comes amid a dampened economy and ongoing geopolitical turmoil, which are denting the performance of fashion and luxury. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Go back over the tile with a non-abrasive scrub sponge dampened with warm water to rinse any residue. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 Only a noise complaint from a neighbour briefly dampened the atmosphere. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 18 June 2026 Rizzo made it all about himself, and that became a mess that dampened a patriotic party. — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Fisher’s enthusiasm never seemed to be dampened. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 The tragedy dampened what had been nationwide jubilation over the unexpected triumphs of El Tri, as Mexico’s national team is known. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Monday night’s World Cup showdown between Norway and Senegal at MetLife Stadium could be dampened and possibly delayed by heavy rain and thunderstorms. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 Leadership Starts With Conviction In SpaceX's early years, three consecutive rocket failures and the near-bankruptcy by late 2008 would have dampened the spirits of most leaders and their teams. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 While the decline in numbers has raised parent companies’ valuations, the slowdown has dampened the fundraising and exit environment for venture capital funds, said Lee Hyo-seob, senior research fellow at the think tank Korea Capital Market Institute in Seoul. — Lisa Kim, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampened
  1. damped
  2. reduced
  3. undermined
  4. moistened
  5. dulled
  6. drained
  7. wet
  8. blunted
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  • Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Definition of damped
Verb
  • Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of reduced
Verb
  • Brilliant start undermined The first half hour of the match was played at the pace Ivory Coast desired with Les Elephants using their high press and long passes to consistently put Norway on its heels.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
  • Community opposition to temporary waste storage, which risks becoming permanent without a federal waste repository, further undermined the project.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of undermined
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  • Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
  • Add the milk and vanilla; stir just until batter is moistened.
    — Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Definition of moistened
Verb
  • Ampere’s research appeared to suggest that the influx of romance book adaptations and romance drama in general has dulled the appetite for reality shows about love.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • Bitch, despite being created with Reed in tandem with My Face Hurts From Smiling, leans more pop and R&B with lyrics that may have been dulled down for palatability.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Definition of dulled
Verb
  • These plants may not thrive in soil that's poorly drained or overly compacted.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
  • Something uncertain, something human, has been drained like blood from this world.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of drained
Verb
  • Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • Decades of declining violent crime have further blunted the public appetite for executions.
    — Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
  • The White House’s Iran negotiations rely on the dollar’s leverage, but Tehran has blunted that weapon by using alternative financial architecture, The Wall Street Journal reported, including payments in yuan or cryptocurrency, and adopting a Chinese alternative to the Swift banking network.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
Definition of blunted

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