dæmp dæmp dæmp ˈdæmpən ˈdɛdən dʌl mɔɪst mʌfl̩ ˈsɒfən ˈsɔfən ˈwikən lessen in force or effect soften a shock break a fall make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible muffle the message restrain or discourage the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping slightly wet clothes damp with perspiration a moist breeze eyes moist with tears a slight wetness