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Synonyms
damp·en (dăḿpən)

verb: -ened, -en·ing, -ens. 

transitive verb 

  1. To make damp.
  2. To deaden, restrain, or depress: “trade moves . . . aimed at dampening protectionist pressures in Congress” (Christian Science Monitor)
  3. To soundproof.

intransitive verb 

To become damp.

derivatives

damṕen·er
noun