Damp and Drench

Damp

Damp verb - To make or become slightly or moderately wet.
Usage example: damp the shirt slightly before ironing it

Drench and damp are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Drench" instead a verb "Damp".

Nearby Words: dampen, dampened, damper, damped, dampness

Drench

Drench verb - To make wet.
Usage example: we were drenched by the sudden rainstorm

Damp and drench are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Damp" instead a verb "Drench".

Nearby Words: drenched, drencher, drenching
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