- present participle of dampen.
dampening
Example Sentences
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On Saturday, about 25 firefighters remained at the scene dampening down.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
"The reduction in the tax on motor fuels, which has applied since the start of May, is likely to have had a dampening effect on the rise in prices," she said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Eurozone flash purchasing managers’ surveys on Thursday were weak, dampening prospects for a eurozone interest-rate increase as early as June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
I end up just dampening a strip of bandage and placing it on his forehead.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
