dampen

verb

1. suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

Similar word(s): stifle

Definition categories: change, inhibit, suppress

2. make moist

Similar word(s): moisten, wash

Definition categories: change, wet

3. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Similar word(s): damp, dull, muffle, mute

Definition categories: perception, soften

4. reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

Definition categories: change, weaken

5. make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

Similar word(s): damp, deaden

Definition categories: change, break, damp, dampen, soften, weaken

6. check; keep in check (a fire)

Definition categories: change, check, delay

7. lessen in force or effect

Similar word(s): break, damp, soften, weaken

Definition categories: change, blunt, deaden