Damp and Heighten

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Damp verb - To reduce or weaken in strength or feeling.

Usage example: nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor

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Heighten is an antonym for damp.

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

Heighten verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.

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Damp is an antonym for heighten.

Nearby Words: height, heightening

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