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damp‧en
[transitive]
[transitive]1 to make something slightly wet [= moisten]
2 also dampen down British English to make something such as a feeling or activity less strong : The light rain dampened the crowd's enthusiasm. Raising interest rates might dampen the economy.
The light rain dampened the crowd's enthusiasm.Raising interest rates might dampen the economy.3 to make a sound or movement less loud or strong : The spring dampens the shock of the impact.
The spring dampens the shock of the impact.