Synonyms: moistness, damp, dampness
Definition: a slight wetness
Similar words: wetness
Definition: the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
Usage: he confirmed the wetness of the swimming trunks
Synonyms: weaken, break, soften, damp, dampen
Definition: lessen in force or effect
Usage: soften a shock; break a fall
Definition: make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
Usage: Terror blunted her feelings; deaden a sound
Synonyms: damp, dampen, deaden
Definition: make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
Usage: muffle the message
Similar words: weaken, break, soften, damp, dampen
Definition: lessen in force or effect
Usage: soften a shock; break a fall
Synonyms: damp
Definition: restrain or discourage
Usage: the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere
Similar words: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
Definition: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Usage: moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger
Synonyms: tone down, dull, damp, dampen, muffle, mute
Definition: deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Similar words: soften
Definition: make (images or sounds) soft or softer
Synonyms: moist, damp, dampish
Definition: slightly wet
Usage: clothes damp with perspiration; a moist breeze; eyes moist with tears
Similar words: wet
Definition: covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
Usage: a wet bathing suit; wet sidewalks; wet weather