damp
/dæmp/
noun
- 1
Moisture; humidity; dampness.
- 2
Fog; fogginess; vapor.
- 3
Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
- 4
A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.
verb
- 1
To dampen; to make moderately wet
“to damp cloth”
- 2
To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
- 3
To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
“The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down.”
- 2
Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
- 3
Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.
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