dampen
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As a result, the Fed may need to consider taking steps to dampen demand in an effort to staunch rising inflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Accelerating inflation, shifting central-bank policy and a coming torrent of equity issuance, with the expected IPOs of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI, could work together to dampen demand for stocks.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
The chairman in December announced that the report wouldn’t be released, which did nothing to dampen these suspicions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Holmes and the Williams sisters waited hours for their turn to board one of the northbound trains, but the wait did nothing to dampen their spirits.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Vocabulary lists containing dampen
Out of the Dust
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Undefeated
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
