dampen
/ˈdæmpən/
verb
- To make something slightly wet.
- Dampen a cloth before wiping the dust off the shelves.
- She dampened her hair before applying the styling product.
- The rain began to dampen the picnic blanket.
- To make something less strong, intense, or enthusiastic.
- Cold weather can dampen your desire to go outside.
- His criticism did not dampen her determination to succeed.
- The bad news dampened everyone's excitement about the trip.
- To reduce the loudness or vibration of a sound or movement.
- He placed his hand on the string to dampen the sound of the guitar.
- The shock absorbers dampen the vibrations from the road.
- Carpets help dampen noise in a room.