DAMP

• (noun) a slight wetness

  synonyms : dampness , moistness

• (verb) lessen in force or effect

  "soften a shock", "break a fall"

  synonyms : break , dampen , soften , weaken

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

  "muffle the message"

  synonyms : dampen , deaden

• (verb) restrain or discourage

  "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"

• (verb) deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

  synonyms : dampen , dull , muffle , mute , tone down

  Ann muted the faulty alarm clock by smothering it under the blanket. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) slightly wet

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

  synonyms : dampish , moist

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