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dampened

/dæmˈɛnd/ verb · British & US
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What does dampened mean?

verb

to reduce the intensity or effectiveness of something, especially a sound or a feeling. to make something less bright or less effective.

Example

"The music was dampened by the heavy rain, making it difficult to hear."

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