Definition of Damp

Noun

• a slight wetness
  dampness moistness

Verb

• lessen in force or effect
  "soften a shock"
  "break a fall"
  dampen soften weaken break
• make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
  "muffle the message"
  dampen deaden
• restrain or discourage
  "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"
  
• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
  muffle mute dull dampen - tone down

Adjective

• slightly wet
  "clothes damp with perspiration"
  "a moist breeze"
  "eyes moist with tears"
  dampish moist

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