Definition of Dampen
to make something slightly wet
Examples of Dampen in a sentence
It rained just enough to dampen the ground, but the grass dried up quickly. 🔊
The men walked with umbrellas so that the plopping drops of rain wouldn’t dampen their suits. 🔊
Even just enough rain to dampen the dry fields would be appreciated by the desperate farmers. 🔊
If you dampen the rag with a bit of water before rubbing the counter, it will be a lot easier to clean. 🔊
The toddler spilled just enough juice to dampen the bottom of her shirt. 🔊
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