Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for damper. Search instead for dampfer.
Definitions

damper

[dam-per] / ˈdæm pər /
NOUN
hindrance
Synonyms


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.

Critics warn they could put a damper on investment in the U.S. from the European Union and other places.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“I do think it could lead to a burst of uncertainty, which could be a damper on activity.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said he is concerned about the raids raising home prices and putting a damper on new business investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Then came the dual writers’ and actors’ strikes in 2023 that put a damper on production again.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

He was in the floor-covering business in Houston, but high interest rates kind of put a damper on that.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




Vocabulary lists containing damper


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "damper" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com