1. to make slightly wet or moist
2. to reduce the intensity, force, or enthusiasm of something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• She dampened the cloth before wiping the table.
• The rain dampened our clothes during the walk.
• The bad news dampened his spirits.
• Nothing could dampen her enthusiasm for the project.
• The criticism dampened their confidence.
• He dampened the fire with water to put it out.
• The humid weather dampened the papers on his desk.