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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dampening

/dæmˈpiŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does dampening mean?

verb

to reduce the intensity or effectiveness of something, especially a sound or a vibration. to make something less severe or unpleasant.

Example

"The soundproofing helped to dampen the noise from the construction site."

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