damp

nouns

a slight wetness

damp, dampness, moistness

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

damp, dampen, dull, muffle, mute, tone down

is derived from

restrain or discourage

"the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"

damp

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

"moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

"muffle the message"

damp, dampen, deaden

is derived from

lessen in force or effect

"soften a shock"; "break a fall"

break, damp, dampen, soften, weaken

is derived from

slightly wet

"clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist breeze"; "eyes moist with tears"

damp, dampish, moist

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