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dampen
verb [T] (FEELINGS) /ˈdæm.pən/Definition
› to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment, less strong: Nothing you can say will dampen her enthusiasm. I didn't want to dampen his spirits.Becoming and making less strong
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