damp

/dæmp/

noun

  1. 1

    Moisture; humidity; dampness.

  2. 2

    Fog; fogginess; vapor.

  3. 3

    Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.

  4. 4

    A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.

verb

  1. 1

    To dampen; to make moderately wet

    to damp cloth
  2. 2

    To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.

  3. 3

    To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.

    The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down.
  2. 2

    Despondent; dispirited, downcast.

  3. 3

    Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.

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