What is "dampens"

Usage examples of "dampens".

What has burned itself out is the circuit that dampens speed as the car approaches its stop and then aligns the car door with floor level.

What dampens his spirits is the prospect of having to produce so many paintings.

Burny rips a handful of paper towels from a dispenser, dampens them with cold water, and lays them on the side of the nearest sink.

Nic's face heats up, and a cold sweat dampens her armpits as she watches for her hero's reaction, unable to read it, probably because Nic is stunned stupid by insecurity and embarrassment.

We all know that change is on the way: the pressure hangs in the air and dampens our spirits, the more so because everyone resolutely ignores the matter.

Sunday is not such a good day - the imminent prospect of Monday dampens his spirits.

I don't think he wets his finger and dampens his eyelashes to make them look longer and thicker.