Damp and Dunk

Damp

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

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

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

Dunk

Dunk verb - To sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid.
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Damp and dunk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Damp" instead a verb "Dunk".
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