DAMPEN


Meaning of DAMPEN in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

To ~ something such as someone’s enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense.

Nothing seems to ~ his perpetual enthusiasm...

VERB: V n

To ~ something down means the same as to ~ it.

Although unemployment rose last month, this is unlikely to ~ down wage demands...

The economy overheated and the Government used to interest rates to ~ it down.

PHRASAL VERB: V P n (not pron), V n P

2.

If you ~ something, you make it slightly wet.

She took the time to ~ a washcloth and do her face.

VERB: V n

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