Email this page to a friend

DAMP

Definition:

[noun] a slight wetness
Synonyms: ness, moistness
[verb] deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Synonyms: muffle, mute, dull, en, tone down
[verb] restrain or discourage; "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"
[verb] make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; "muffle the message"
Synonyms: en, deaden
[verb] lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"
Synonyms: en, soften, weaken, break
[adjective] slightly wet; "clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist breeze"; "eyes moist with tears"
Synonyms: ish, moist