a slight wetness

[ Syn: dampness , moistness ]

slightly wet; clothes damp with perspiration; a moist breeze; eyes moist with tears

[ Syn: dampish , moist ]

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

[ Syn: muffle , mute , dull , dampen , tone down ]

restrain or discourage; the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere'

make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; muffle the message

[ Syn: dampen , deaden ]

lessen in force or effect; soften a shock; break a fall

[ Syn: dampen , soften , weaken , break ]