Synonyms of DAMPENS

verb

1. smother or suppress

   • STIFLE9
   • DAMPEN11

2. make moist

   • MOISTEN9
   • WASH10
   • DAMPEN11

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

   • MUFFLE14
   • MUTE6
   • DULL5
   • DAMP9
   • DAMPEN11

   Also: tone down.

4. reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

   • DAMPEN11

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

   • DAMPEN11
   • DEADEN8
   • DAMP9

6. check; keep in check (a fire)

   • DAMPEN11

7. lessen in force or effect

   • DAMPEN11
   • DAMP9
   • SOFTEN9
   • WEAKEN13
   • BREAK11