Dampen and Desensitize

Dampen

Dampen verb - To make or become slightly or moderately wet.

Desensitize and dampen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Desensitize" instead a verb "Dampen".

Nearby Words: damp, damper, dampening, dampness, damping

Desensitize

Desensitize verb - Make insensitive.
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Synonyms for Desensitize

Dampen and desensitize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dampen" instead a verb "Desensitize".

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