verb

To dampen means to reduce or decrease the intensity, force, or enthusiasm of something, such as a sound, a movement, or an emotion. It can also mean to make something wet or moist.

Example

1. The sound of the music was too loud, so I had to dampen it by turning down the volume.
2. The rain was pouring heavily outside, and I had to use an umbrella to dampen the effect of the rain on my clothes.
3. The bad news about his job loss really dampened his spirits, and he spent the rest of the day feeling sad and dejected.