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Past tense for to be, or cause to be, slightly wet
“Damp the edges of the pastry and fold over, sealing by pinching between finger and thumb.”
Past tense for to deprive of emotional or intellectual life, energy or vitality
“Sometimes, regulation may damp innovation.”
Past tense for to decrease in feeling, strength or intensity
“He wanted to sit on the deck and hold his wounded foot to damp the pain, but I would not allow it.”
Past tense for to restrain or inhibit
“June was almost equally pleased, and only one thought crept in to damp her enthusiasm.”
Past tense for to diminish the confidence or courage of
Past tense for to be, or cause to be, thoroughly wet or waterlogged
Past tense for to prevent the occurrence of
Past tense for to decrease in feeling or strength
Past tense for to decrease or reduce in strength or intensity
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