DAMPEN

Definition

1. verb suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity. — synonyms: stifle
2. verb make moist. — synonyms: moisten, wash
3. verb deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping. — synonyms: muffle, mute, dull, damp, tone_down
4. verb reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves).
5. verb make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible. — synonyms: deaden, damp
6. verb check.
7. verb lessen in force or effect. — synonyms: damp, soften, weaken, break