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To be, or cause to be, slightly wet
“Damp the edges of the pastry and fold over, sealing by pinching between finger and thumb.”
To deprive of emotional or intellectual life, energy or vitality
“Sometimes, regulation may damp innovation.”
To decrease in feeling, strength or intensity
“He wanted to sit on the deck and hold his wounded foot to damp the pain, but I would not allow it.”
To restrain or inhibit
“June was almost equally pleased, and only one thought crept in to damp her enthusiasm.”
To diminish the confidence or courage of
To prevent the occurrence of
To decrease in feeling or strength
Plural for moisture diffused through the air or a solid substance, or condensed on a surface
“Hotter, drier summers will bring an increased risk of property subsidence, while wetter winters may cause damp and condensation.”
Plural for rainy weather
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