DAMP DOWN


Meaning of DAMP DOWN in English

To damp down something such as a strong emotion, an argument, or a crisis means to make it calmer or less intense.

His hand moved to his mouth as he tried to damp down the panic...

PHRASAL VERB : V P n (not pron)

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