to make damp; moisten

to dampen a sponge.

to dull or deaden; depress

to dampen one's spirits.

damp ( def. 10 ) .

to become damp.

verb

dry , brighten , encourage , hearten , inspirit , uplift

verb

bedew , besprinkle , dabble , humidify , moisten , rinse , spray , sprinkle , water , wet , allay , check , chill , cloud , cool , curb , dash , deaden , deject , depress , diminish , discourage , dismay , dispirit , dull , humble , inhibit , moderate , muffle , mute , restrain , stifle , bathe , damp , repress , ret