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damp

/dæmp/
noun
  1. Moisture; humidity; dampness.

  2. Fog; fogginess; vapor.

  3. Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.

verb
  1. To dampen; to make moderately wet

    "to damp cloth"

    Similar: moisten

  2. To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.

  3. To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).

Synonymsmoisten
adjective
  1. In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.

    "The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down."

  2. Despondent; dispirited, downcast.

  3. Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.

Synonymsglum, melancholy, sorrowful, moist, thoan, thone

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