noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A device that moistens or dampens something.
2. 2
   a device that dampens or moistens something wordnet
3. 3
   A discouraging event or remark. figuratively

Synonyms

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buzzkillcushiondampdamperdiluting saucediscouragement

Antonyms

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incitivewell organized classroomamplifieramplifiers

Etymology

From dampen + -er.