to damp
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4.8
- verb
- /dæmp/
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amortiguar
- The rain is expected to damp the festivities at the outdoor concert.
- dampen vibration
- dampen enthusiasm
- dampen demand
The study found that traders also tended to join the auctions earlier, potentially damping big moves at the end of the day.
- The study found that traders also tended to join the auctions earlier, potentially damping big moves at the end of the day.
- So the things that work best are things that have a lot of damping but are also very light so that they move very readily with changes in air pressure.
Examples
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She didn't want to damp his enthusiasm for the project with criticism.
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He tried to damp their excitement with his pessimistic comments.
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OK, you move past that, you damp down the storm and and it moves on.
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But nothing is going to dampen the spirit of this holiday crowd, I can tell you that.
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Nothing, it seemed, could dampen their spirits.
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Um, I, uh, I didn't mean to dampen your mood.
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You're not gonna let this dampen your spirits, are you?
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But the chance of rain tonight won't dampen the spirits of Buddi fans, as this is the night they have been waiting for.
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Clearly, information has the capacity to either amplify or dampen disorders within organizational systems.
Academic text (1996) -
Humans react to economic forecasts in ways that dampen or magnify the forecasts.
Academic text (1992)
Synonyms
305
2.8
To make people and things less strong or effective
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3.2
To make someone or something calm and less noisy
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5.8
To make a sound or feeling quieter so it is less noticeable
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3.1
Make something less strong or harsh
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3.7
To make something less strong, for example a sound, color or feeling
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3.4
Make a person or thing quiet so others stop making noise
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3.4
Cause something to become less sharp, strong or bright
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3.1
To stop a sound or notification from making noise
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4.4
Make something less strong or noticeable, for example sound and feeling
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5.8
Make something less fun or exciting
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5.5
To make a feeling, sound, or pain less strong
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4.6
Make someone or something less noisy and calmer
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4.9
Make someone feel less happy and excited
Antonyms
Compounds
- UK
A layer of waterproof material at the bottom of walls near the ground that stops moisture rising
A layer of waterproof material in a wall near the ground that stops water rising
How Reduced
Surface Forms
Etymology
Damp (verb) comes from an old word for 'moisture', so think of wetting something to slow its energy. Just like a wet cloth will dampen a sound, to damp something is to make it less strong or loud.