Dampen | Mean of dampen in English Dictionary
/ˈdæmpən/
- Verb
- to make (something) somewhat or slightly wet
- Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
- The shower barely dampened the ground.
- to make (something) less strong or active
- We wouldn't let the bad weather dampen our excitement/enthusiasm/spirits.
- The experience dampened her interest [=made her less interested] in becoming a doctor.