damp

Noun
  1. A slight wetness (synset 114559507)
    is a type of: wetness - the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
    subtypes:
    same as: dampness, moistness
Adjective
  1. Slightly wet (synset 302559590)
    "clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist breeze"; "eyes moist with tears"
    similar to: wet - covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
    same as: dampish, moist
Verb
  1. Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping (synset 202195757)
    is a type of: soften - make (images or sounds) soft or softer
    same as: dampen, dull, muffle, mute, tone down
  2. Restrain or discourage (synset 200574162)
    "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"
    is a type of: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate - lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  3. Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible (synset 200391231)
    "muffle the message"
    is a type of: break, damp, dampen, soften, weaken - lessen in force or effect
    same as: dampen, deaden
  4. Lessen in force or effect (synset 200390886)
    "soften a shock"; "break a fall"
    is a type of: blunt, deaden - make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
    subtypes:
    same as: break, dampen, soften, weaken

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