1. made slightly wet or moist
Usage: past tense and past participle of dampen
2. reduced the intensity, enthusiasm, or strength of something
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• She dampened the cloth before wiping the table.
• The rain dampened our clothes during the walk.
• The bad news dampened their spirits.
• His criticism dampened her enthusiasm for the project.
• The economic uncertainty dampened consumer spending.
• The coach dampened the team’s expectations before the game.
• He dampened the fire with water to put it out safely.