To dampen something is to lower its intensity or volume. When you dampen the sound of a gunshot, you make it less loud.
The sound of the gunshot was dampened by the sound of the waves.
The sound of the rain was dampened by the sound of the thunder.
verb
make moist
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lessen in force or effect
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suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
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deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
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make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
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check; keep in check (a fire)
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reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
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Wet the wash cloth and use it to dampen the dog's face and ears.
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Re inserting the rods would dampen the reaction.
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The blades were strengthened and modified to dampen the vibrations.
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Anything that might dampen the sound is stripped off the guitar.
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That said, the production feels a little sodden, as if dampened by humidity.
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The spin will alternate and dampen until the ball rolls flat.
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The thermal inertial of the oceans dampen high frequency signals.
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This did not however, dampen the hope of the great leaders of Magpet.
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Unwilling to dampen the eagerness of his troops, the Prince consented.
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There is one person that trys to dampen the spirts of the PODS every week.