dampen
The word “dampen” has 2 syllables: dam-pen
It's pronounced as /ˈdæmpən/
What is synonym and antonym for dampen?
In the thesaurus, “dampen” has 94 synonyms and 85 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dampen along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dampen
- abate
- allay
- alleviate
- bathe
- bedew
- benumb
- besprinkle
- blunt
- burn out
- castrate
- cauterize
- check
- chill
- cloud
- cool
- curb
- dabble
- damp
- dash
- daunt
- deaden
- debilitate
- decrease
- dehydrate
- deject
- demoralize
- depress
- desiccate
- devitalize
- diminish
- dip
- discourage
- dishearten
- dismay
- dispirit
- do in
- douse
- dowse
- drain
- drench
- dull
- dunk
- dwindle
- ease
- enervate
- enfeeble
- exhaust
- fatigue
- flush
- geld
- humble
- humidify
- immerge
- immerse
- impregnate
- inhibit
- irrigate
- lave
- lessen
- lighten
- lobotomize
- lower
- moderate
- moisten
- muffle
- mute
- numb
- petrify
- recede
- reduce
- refresh
- rehydrate
- remoisten
- restrain
- rinse
- sap
- saturate
- sluice
- soak
- souse
- spray
- sprinkle
- steep
- stifle
- subdue
- subside
- undermine
- wane
- wash
- water
- weaken
- wear
- wear out
- wet
Antonyms for dampen
- abet
- aid
- amplify
- animate
- arouse
- assist
- augment
- boost
- brace
- brighten
- buoy
- charge
- cheer
- collect
- consolidate
- deepen
- dehumidify
- dehydrate
- desiccate
- dry
- electrify
- embolden
- encourage
- energize
- enflame
- enhance
- enliven
- excite
- ferment
- fire
- foment
- fortify
- free
- galvanize
- gather
- hearten
- heat
- heighten
- help
- incite
- increase
- inflame
- inspire
- inspirit
- instigate
- intensify
- invigorate
- kindle
- liberate
- lift
- magnify
- parch
- provoke
- quicken
- reactivate
- reanimate
- reawake
- reawaken
- recharge
- redouble
- reenergize
- refresh
- regenerate
- rejuvenate
- rekindle
- renew
- resurrect
- resuscitate
- revitalize
- revive
- rouse
- scorch
- sear
- sharpen
- spark
- step up
- stimulate
- stir
- strengthen
- trigger
- uplift
- vitalize
- vivify
- warm
- whet
Meanings of dampen
- verb
- To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.
- To become damp or moist.
- To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.
- To become damped or deadened.
Example Sentences
- The unexpected rain threatened to dampen the outdoor celebration.
- Despite the setbacks, she refused to let anything dampen her determination.
- A positive attitude can help dampen the impact of life's challenges.
- The news of the job loss did little to dampen his entrepreneurial spirit.
- Laughter has the power to dampen the weight of life's difficulties.
On this page you'll find 179 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dampen, such as: abate, abet, aid, allay, alleviate, amplify, animate.
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Related Words
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