dampen Meaning and Definition

1. v. make moist

2. v. lessen in force or effect

3. v. check; keep in check (a fire)

4. v. make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

5. v. smother or suppress

6. v. reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

7. v. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping