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dampener
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dampener
(noun)
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dampener
/
ˈ
dæmpənɚ/
noun
plural
dampeners
dampener
/
ˈ
dæmpənɚ/
noun
plural
dampeners
Learner's definition of DAMPENER
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:
something that reduces the force or effect of something
a noise
dampener
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put a dampener on
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:
to make (something) less strong, active, or exciting
:
to put a damper on (something)
His bad mood
put a dampener on
the celebration.
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