dampen
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to make or become damp |
| 2. | (tr) to stifle; deaden |
| 'dampener | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
dampen
c.1630, "to dull or deaden" (of force, enthusiasm, ardor, etc.), from damp. Literal meaning "to moisten" is recorded from 1827. Related: Dampened (c.1630); dampener (1887).
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Example sentences
Even if either of them play exceedingly well, the log-jam at shooting guard will dampen any fun.
Designers have also developed an array of coatings and composite materials to help soak up radar waves and dampen heat.
Moreover, the political aftermath of the hurricane may dampen lawmakers' already tepid enthusiasm for budget-cutting.
Experts say the shift could dampen demand, although some hybrids will look better on paper than others.
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