Definitions for dampen

dampen damp·en

Spelling: [dam-puh n]
IPA: /ˈdæm pən/

Dampen is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 128 anagrams from letters in dampen (ademnp).

Definitions for dampen

verb (used with object)

  1. to make damp; moisten:
  2. to dull or deaden; depress:
  3. damp (def 10).

verb (used without object)

  1. to become damp.

Origin of dampen

First recorded in 1620-30; damp + -en1

Examples for dampen

But this did not in the least dampen the ardor of this hot-blooded Virginian.

Cohen says the NYPD was only trying to dampen the controversy.

dampen the hair with soft water at the toilet, and do not use oil.

Democrats hold an advantage today with female voters that, if maintained, will dampen any potential for a GOP wave in November.

More importantly, neither Iran-Contra nor impeachment were enough to dampen public affection for either president.

Not even the use of Coldplay can dampen the patriotic spirit of this video.

Not that the thought did anything to dampen the fear which made him weak and dizzy.

All the young men were on fire and it was out of the question to dampen their ardour.

But its high-profile use for a baby girl is likely to dampen its rise as a boy's name.

He was a child of sunshine, and nothing seemed to dampen the ardor of his spirits.

Word Value for dampen
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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