damping

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
  2. verb restrain or discourage
  3. verb make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

Synonyms

muffle, mute, dull, damp, dampen, tone down

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