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May 26, 2012
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damp•en



Pronunciation: (dam'pun), [key]
—v.t.
1. to make damp; moisten: to dampen a sponge.
2. to dull or deaden; depress: to dampen one's spirits.
3. damp (def. 10).

—v.i.
to become damp.

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