English Explanatory Dictionary

dampener

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device that moistens or dampens something.
  2. A discouraging event or remark.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-dampener.wav

Word forms

dampener dampeners

Etymology

From dampen + -er.

Synonyms

buzzkill killjoy spoilsport party pooper
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