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to dampen
01
to make something slightly wet or moist
02
to reduce or decrease the strength, force, or enthusiasm of something
03
lessen in force or effect
04
check; keep in check (a fire)
05
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
06
reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
07
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Example
The chef dampened the dough with a sprinkle of water.
She dampened the cloth before wiping the surface.
She dampened the sponge before cleaning the spills.
They dampened the soil before planting the seeds.
He dampened his hair with water before styling it.
