dampen in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Sample Sentences

1. The rain began to dampen the picnic plans for the afternoon.
2. She tried to dampen his enthusiasm with her critical comments.
3. The humidity in the air would only serve to dampen the firewood.
4. His harsh words did little to dampen her spirits as she pursued her dreams.
5. To dampen the noise, they installed soundproof panels in the studio.
6. The rain began to dampen the spirits of the outdoor party guests.
7. She tried to dampen her excitement as she waited for the big announcement.
8. The heavy fog seemed to dampen the colors of the landscape, making everything appear muted.
9. He used a cloth to dampen the ink before applying it to the page for a smoother finish.
10. Their harsh criticism did nothing to dampen her enthusiasm for the project.