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 damp damp /ˈdæmp/

adjective

  1. () Slightly wet  ( dampish , wettish , damp , moist )
    slightly wet
     Clothes damp with perspiration
    clothes damp with perspiration
     A moist breeze
    a moist breeze
     Eyes moist with tears
    eyes moist with tears

noun

  1. A slight wetness  ( damp , dampness , moistness )
    a slight wetness

verb

  1. Lessen in force or effect  ( damp , dampen , weaken , break , soften )
    lessen in force or effect
     Soften a shock
    soften a shock
     Break a fall
    break a fall
  2. Make vague, obscure or make (an image) less visible  ( damp , dampen , deaden )
    make vague, obscure or make (an image) less visible
     Muffle the message
    muffle the message
  3. Restrain or discourage  ( damp )
    restrain or discourage
     The sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere
    the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere
  4. Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping  ( damp , dampen , dull , muffle , mute , tone down )
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping