Dampening Synonyms and Antonyms

Make moist
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. washing
  2. watering
  3. wetting
  4. moistening
  5. sprinkling
Antonyms:
  1. dry
  2. stimulating
Lessen in force or effect
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. breaking
  2. weakening
  3. softening
Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. deadening
The act of making something slightly wet
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. moistening

Dampening Sentence Examples

  • Dampening the brush makes the color more brilliant.

  • Dampening the paper will make it more pliable and easier to emboss.

  • Dampening the spoon with cold water prior to fluffing will help keep the rice from sticking to it.

  • A rain fly or tarp is also necessary to prevent rain from dampening your gear and spirits.

  • A covey of Fred's female acquaintances weekended to Vegas, dampening his social schedule so he spent his Saturday and Sunday downtime plotting election strategy.

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