dampening

• Sustantivo que designa la acción o el proceso de humedecer o mojar algo, o de reducir la intensidad, el sonido o el efecto de algo.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something slightly wet or moist.

incontable

1. Act of making slightly wetB2formal

   The process of making something slightly wet or moist.

   humectación

   • The dampening of the cloth helped clean the surface.
   • A light dampening of the soil is necessary before planting seeds.
   • The dampening of the sponge made it easier to wipe the table.

   Sinónimosdampingmoisteningsprinklingwetting

   Antónimosdehydrationdesiccation

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de humedecer algo o reducir la intensidad, el entusiasmo o la fuerza de algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something slightly wet, or to reduce or diminish the intensity, enthusiasm, or force of something.

1. Make slightly wetB1formal

   To make something slightly wet or moist.

   Humedecer ligeramente

   • She dampened the cloth before cleaning the table.
   • The rain dampened the ground slightly.
   • He dampened his hair to style it.

   Sinónimosbedewdampmoistensprinklewet

   Antónimosdry

2. Reduce enthusiasm or intensityB2formal

   To make something less strong, intense, or enthusiastic.

   amortiguar el entusiasmo

   • The bad news dampened their spirits.
   • The criticism dampened his enthusiasm for the project.
   • The cold weather dampened the crowd's excitement.

   Sinónimosbluntcoolcurbdeadendiscouragedisheartendulllessenmoderatemutequellreducestiflesuppresstemper

   Antónimosamplifyboostheightenincreaseintensifyspurstimulatestrengthen