damp damp /ˈdæmp/

adjective

1. () Slightly wet  ( dampish , wettish , damp , moist )
   slightly wet
    Clothes damp with perspiration
   clothes damp with perspiration
    A moist breeze
   a moist breeze
    Eyes moist with tears
   eyes moist with tears
   

noun

1. A slight wetness  ( damp , dampness , moistness )
   a slight wetness
   

verb

1. Lessen in force or effect  ( damp , dampen , weaken , break , soften )
   lessen in force or effect
    Soften a shock
   soften a shock
    Break a fall
   break a fall
   
2. Make vague, obscure or make (an image) less visible  ( damp , dampen , deaden )
   make vague, obscure or make (an image) less visible
    Muffle the message
   muffle the message
   
3. Restrain or discourage  ( damp )
   restrain or discourage
    The sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere
   the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere
   
4. Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping  ( damp , dampen , dull , muffle , mute , tone down )
   deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping