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dampener Meaning & Definition

What Does Dampener Mean?

Dampener is used as a noun meaning A device that moistens or dampens something. It can also mean A discouraging event or remark.

Dampener in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsbuzzkill, killjoy and spoilsport
Pluraldampeners

Dampener Definition (Noun)

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

Synonyms of Dampener

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Word Forms & Grammar

dampener (plural dampeners)

Words That Rhyme With Dampener

Origin of Dampener

From dampen + -er.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dampener

What part of speech is dampener?

Dampener is a noun.

What is another word for dampener?

Words with a similar meaning to dampener include buzzkill, killjoy and spoilsport. See the full list of dampener synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of dampener?

The plural of dampener is dampeners.

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