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adjective

as in quenched

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verb

past tense of damp
1
as in undermined
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success

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2
as in dampened
to make or become slightly or moderately wet damp the shirt slightly before ironing it

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3
as in reduced
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor

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Recent Examples of damped
Adjective
These modes are referred to as a damped harmonic oscillator. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2026 The story of damped harmonic systems goes back to 1900, when British physicist Horace Lamb built a simple mathematical model of a particle vibrating inside a solid. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025 Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025 Separation agreements are usually paired with nondisparagement and nondisclosure agreements, as well as company policies that muzzle most managers from discussing personnel matters with the press, to keep things damped down. — Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025 Its carbon-fiber tonearm and damped aluminum platter reduce resonance for clearer, more dynamic sound, while the pre-mounted cartridge keeps setup refreshingly straightforward. — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damped
  1. quenched
  2. undermined
  3. dampened
  4. reduced
  5. smothered
  6. weakened
  7. moistened
  8. blunted
Adjective
  • Ideal for thick, natural hair, the cream formula moisturizes quenched curls with ingredients such as silk protein, coconut oil, and shea butter.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
Definition of quenched
Verb
  • Dynastic rivalries, regional rebellions, economic disruption, and the demographic effects of the Black Death all undermined imperial authority.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both had worked for large commercial IRBs in the past, and felt that the profit motive undermined the mission.
    — Angus Chen, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of undermined
Verb
  • Meanwhile, a weaker-than-expected jobs report has dampened the argument for rate hikes in September.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Tehran’s statement dampened hopes that a deal with Oman could provide a route for commercial shipping sooner than the US and Iran could reach their own agreement.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dampened
Verb
  • That tariff rate was later reduced to 15% when the two sides agreed on a trade deal, but uncertainty remains about the stability of that agreement and how imports of certain European goods, such as steel, will be taxed by Washington.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Traffic on the critical waterway, through which one-fifth of global crude oil typically flows, has reduced to a trickle since the war started in February.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduced
Adjective
  • Outside of smothered biscuit sandwiches, District Biskuits also sells mac and cheese, chicken tenders with various dipping sauces, waffle fries and other sides.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
  • Breakfast is a treat, with made-from-scratch English muffins and housemade jams, plus heartier items like a smothered breakfast burrito.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of smothered
Verb
  • The ultimate effect of Fedorov appeal to everyone’s better angels, is that Zelensky is weakened, the questions of his electoral legitimacy amplified, and the call for an end to the war bolstered.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Positions have hardened, trust has weakened and the room for quiet resolution has narrowed.
    — Sean Pattwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of weakened
Verb
  • Mix with a spatula until the dry ingredients are just moistened; do not overmix.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Drizzle in 1/4 cup melted butter; stir until evenly moistened and crumbly.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of moistened
Verb
  • Exports flowing from Saudi ports have blunted some of the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure.
    — Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Weary of seeing people pick their teeth with daggers, Cardinal Richelieu has knives blunted in royal France.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of blunted

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