ALL meanings of dampener
damp·en
D d - noun dampener A device that moistens or dampens something. 1
- verb with object dampener to make damp; moisten: to dampen a sponge. 1
- verb with object dampener to dull or deaden; depress: to dampen one's spirits. 1
- verb with object dampener damp (def 10). 1
- verb without object dampener to become damp. 1
- noun dampener (figuratively) A discouraging event or remark. 0