Damper

/dˈæmpɐ/

/ˈdæmpɝ/

Damper

a wooden pad that is used to silence a piano string

something or someone that has an inhibiting influence on a particular thing and makes it less successful, pleasant, etc.

a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations

a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace

Example

The news of the cancellation of the concert put a damper on the fans' excitement.

The unexpected rain put a damper on our outdoor picnic plans.

Jane's criticism during the meeting really put a damper on the team's enthusiasm for the project.

The budget cuts put a damper on the company's expansion plans.

Hydraulic dampers inside suspension systems help vehicles absorb shocks from the road through controlled fluid flow.

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