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The definition of damp

11 Definitions of: damp

    1. adjective, slightly wet, as from dew, steam, etc
    2. adjective, dejected
    3. noun, slight wetness; moisture; humidity
    4. noun, rank air or poisonous gas, esp in a mine. See also firedamp
    5. noun, a discouragement; damper
    6. noun, dejection
    7. verb, to make slightly wet
    8. verb, to stifle or deaden
    9. verb, to reduce the flow of air to (a fire) to make it burn more slowly or to extinguish it
    10. verb, physics to reduce the amplitude of (an oscillation or wave)
    11. verb, music to muffle (the sound of an instrument) ▷ See also damp off
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Synonyms: moisture, liquid, humidity, drizzle, dew, damp, wet, dank, clammy, muggy And more...
Antonyms: dry
 

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