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List of meaning for damp

slightly wet

damp, dampness, moistness(adj)

a slight wetness

damp, dampish, moist(verb)

slightly wet

"clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist breeze"; "eyes moist with tears"

muffle, mute, dull, damp, dampen, tone down(verb)

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

damp(verb)

restrain or discourage

"the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"

dampen, deaden, damp(verb)

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

"muffle the message"

dampen, damp, soften, weaken, break(verb)

lessen in force or effect

"soften a shock"; "break a fall"

containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture

the damp air made 85 degrees feel like 105

slightly or moderately wet

marks can usually be removed with a damp cloth

the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets

we bought a dehumidifier for the basement when the damp down there began causing mold to grow

to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality

refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success

to make or become slightly or moderately wet

damp the shirt slightly before ironing it

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor

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