Synonyms for

Dampening

Verb / ˈdæmpʌnɪŋ / / ˈdæmpnɪŋ / Another word for dampening — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making something damp or moist.

Synonyms & similar words

break dull weaken tonedown stifle moistening wash moisten muffle damp soften deaden dampen stimulate mute moistening wetting soaking drenching humidifying saturating sprinkling spraying misting dewing moisturizing sopping dousing bedewing sogging steeping watering dripping sousing imbibing

Example sentences

  1. The rain is dampening the ground.
  2. She used a sponge to dampen the noise.
  3. The dampening of the clothes made them dry slower.
  4. Please be careful not to dampen the paper with water.
  5. He walked through the puddle, dampening his shoes.

Quotes

  • I find peace in the dampening sound of raindrops on my window.
  • The dampening of the noise helped me concentrate on my work.
  • The dampening of my clothes made me feel uncomfortable.

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