1. dampening - Noun
2. dampening - Verb
of Dampen
Source: Webster's dictionaryA conservative government survives essentially by dampening expectations and subduing hopes. Conservatism is basically pessimistic, reformism is basically optimistic. Gough Whitlam
An AVM lacks the dampening effect of capillaries on the blood flow, which means that the AVM can get progressively larger over time as the amount of blood flowing through it increases, forcing the heart to work harder to keep up with the extra blood flow. Source: Internet
California shelters are spacing out beds to maintain the 6 feet (1.8 meters) of social distance health experts say is critical to dampening the spread of the virus. Source: Internet
Countries that fall under the regime of the FATF could see a dampening effect on foreign direct investment because the financial system is seen as being under the influence of corrupt groups or individuals. Source: Internet
China’s idled factories and the restrictions on travel in Asia and beyond are dampening demand for crude oil, whose prices took their sharpest drop since early January. Source: Internet
Get ahead of it and build a first line of defence by dampening your body’s allergic response. Source: Internet