ALL meanings of dampening
damp·en
D d - noun dampening Present participle of dampen. 1
- verb with object dampening to make damp; moisten: to dampen a sponge. 1
- verb with object dampening to dull or deaden; depress: to dampen one's spirits. 1
- verb with object dampening damp (def 10). 1
- verb without object dampening to become damp. 1
- noun dampening The act of making or becoming damp. 0