dampen

Phonetic Respelling: [ dam-puhn ]

Definition:

v. to make moist; to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

Sentence:

The gentle rain will dampen the ground. OR The news will dampen her spirit.

More example sentences:

The gentle rain will dampen the ground. OR The news will dampen her spirit.

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The news will dampen her spirit.

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Synonyms:

moisten; wet; bathe; weaken

Antonyms:

dry; strengthen

How many syllables in dampen?

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