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dampen
[/ˈdæmpən/]
verb
umedecer
1.
to make something slightly wet
Dampen the cloth before cleaning the surface.
Umedeça o pano antes de limpar a superfície.
2.
to reduce the strength or intensity of something; to diminish
The bad news dampened their enthusiasm.
A má notícia diminuiu o entusiasmo deles.
3.
to suppress or restrain
Nothing could dampen her spirits.
Nada podia abater seu espírito.
Synonyms
moisten
wet
damp
diminish
reduce
suppress
discourage
Antonyms
dry
enhance
amplify
encourage
boost
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
umedecer
most common usage
Brazil
desanimar
when referring to dampening spirits or enthusiasm
Portugal
humedecer
alternative spelling used in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
desanimar
when referring to dampening enthusiasm
Related Idioms & Phrases
dampen one's spirits
dampen one's enthusiasm
dampening effect
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