Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Dampens.
Dampens - as a verb
Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
Example: "Stifle your curiosity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stifle9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bottle upinhibit12suppress12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make moist
Example: "The dew moistened the meadows"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moisten9wash10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wet6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
damp9dull5muffle14mute6tone downReduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
Example: "Muffle the message"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
damp9deaden8Check; keep in check (a fire)
Example Sentences
"The rain dampens the ground."
"Her criticism dampens his enthusiasm."
"The bad news dampens the mood in the office."
"He dampens the cloth before wiping the table."
"The wet weather dampens our plans for a picnic."
Word Game Points
Is DAMPENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dampens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DAMPENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DAMPENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dampens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDAMPENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DAMPENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dampens is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDAMPENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
