dampens
The word “dampens” has 2 syllables: dam-pens
It's pronounced as /ˈdæmpənz/
What is synonym and antonym for dampens?
In the thesaurus, “dampens” has 76 synonyms and 71 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dampens along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dampens
- abates
- alleviates
- bathes
- bedews
- benumbs
- blunts
- burns out
- castrates
- cauterizes
- damps
- daunts
- deadens
- debilitates
- decreases
- dehydrates
- demoralizes
- desiccates
- devitalizes
- diminishes
- dips
- discourages
- disheartens
- dispirits
- does in
- douses
- dowses
- drains
- drenches
- dulls
- dunks
- dwindles
- eases
- enervates
- enfeebles
- exhausts
- fatigues
- flushes
- gelds
- humidifies
- immerges
- immerses
- impregnates
- irrigates
- laves
- lessens
- lightens
- lobotomizes
- lowers
- moderates
- moistens
- muffles
- mutes
- numbs
- petrifies
- recedes
- reduces
- refreshes
- rehydrates
- remoistens
- rinses
- saps
- saturates
- sluices
- soaks
- souses
- steeps
- subdues
- subsides
- undermines
- wanes
- washes
- waters
- weakens
- wears
- wears out
- wets
Antonyms for dampens
- abets
- amplifies
- animates
- arouses
- augments
- boosts
- braces
- buoys
- charges
- cheers
- consolidates
- deepens
- dehumidifies
- dehydrates
- desiccates
- dries
- electrifies
- emboldens
- energizes
- enflames
- enhances
- enlivens
- excites
- ferments
- fires
- foments
- fortifies
- galvanizes
- heartens
- heightens
- incites
- inflames
- inspires
- instigates
- intensifies
- invigorates
- kindles
- lifts
- magnifies
- parches
- provokes
- quickens
- reactivates
- reanimates
- reawakens
- reawakes
- recharges
- redoubles
- reenergizes
- refreshes
- regenerates
- rejuvenates
- rekindles
- renews
- resurrects
- resuscitates
- revitalizes
- revives
- rouses
- scorches
- sears
- sharpens
- sparks
- steps up
- stimulates
- stirs
- strengthens
- triggers
- vitalizes
- vivifies
- whets
Meanings of dampens
- verb
- To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.
- To become damp or moist.
- To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.
- To become damped or deadened.
Example Sentences
- The unexpected criticism from her colleagues dampens her enthusiasm for the project.
- Despite the setbacks, he refuses to let anything dampens his determination.
- A gloomy atmosphere can easily dampens the mood in the room.
- Continuous rain often dampens the excitement of outdoor events.
- The lack of support from his peers dampens his confidence in pursuing new ideas.
On this page you'll find 147 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dampens, such as: abates, abets, alleviates, amplifies, animates, arouses, augments.
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