January 25, 2026
dampen
/ˈdæmpən/verb
To make something slightly wet or moist.
Example sentence
- “Dampen the cloth before wiping the dusty shelf.”
The figurative use is at least as common: bad news dampens spirits or enthusiasm.
January 25, 2026
To make something slightly wet or moist.
Example sentence
The figurative use is at least as common: bad news dampens spirits or enthusiasm.