dampen
VERB
/dæmpən/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
dampen is a valid 6-letter word worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2A1M3P3E1N1
2 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 =11 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 22TRIPLE WORD → 33
MEANING
What does dampen mean?
VERB · 7 SENSES
1
Make moist.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
RELATED
2
Lessen in force or effect.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
3
Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
4
Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
5
Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
6
Check; keep in check (a fire).
BROADER
7
Reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves).
BROADER
AT THE BOARD
Anagrams of dampen
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