DAMPEN
Scrabble letter values: D2A1M3P3E1N1 = 11
Definition
- verb suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity. — synonyms: stifle
- verb make moist. — synonyms: moisten, wash
- verb deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping. — synonyms: muffle, mute, dull, damp, tone_down
- verb reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves).
- verb make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible. — synonyms: deaden, damp
- verb check.
- verb lessen in force or effect. — synonyms: damp, soften, weaken, break
Examples
- “Stifle your curiosity”
- “The dew moistened the meadows”
- “muffle the message”