Damp (Verb)
Meaning 1
Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping.
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The noise of the drums was dampened by wrapping them in thick towels to reduce the echo.
- The engineer dampened the microphone to prevent feedback during the live performance.
- The sound of the cymbals was dampened by covering them with a soft cloth to muffle the ringing.
- The mechanic dampened the noise of the engine by wrapping the exhaust pipe with insulation.
- The sound of the piano was dampened by placing a thick blanket over the strings to reduce the resonance.
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Meaning 2
Restrain or discourage; "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; "muffle the message".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..