Dampen

/ˈdæmpən/ verb

To make something slightly wet; or to weaken the force, excitement, or strength of something.

From 'damp' meaning 'moisture or wetness', plus the verb-forming suffix '-en'. Over time, it developed a figurative sense of reducing intensity.

ARيرطب
DAfugtig
DEdämpfen
EShumedecer
FRétouffer
HIनम करना
IDmelembabkan
ITumidificare
JA湿気
KO축축하게
NLvochtig maken
NOfuktig
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