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Damp

noun
/dæmp/
Word Frequency: 5.6

Definitions

1.nounMoisture; humidity; dampness.
2.nounFog; fogginess; vapor.
3.nounDejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
4.nounA gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.
5.verbTo dampen; to make moderately wet
"to damp cloth"
6.verbTo put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
7.verbTo suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
8.adjectiveIn a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
"The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down."
9.adjectiveDespondent; dispirited, downcast.
10.adjectivePermitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.

Synonyms

moistenglummelancholysorrowfulmoistthoanthonemoistnessdampenwetbreakweaken

Rhymes With

trampscampcampclampstamprampchampamp
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