Dampen and Increase

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

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Increase is an antonym for dampen in spoil spirits topic.

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

Increase verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.

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Dampen is an antonym for increase.

ability	dampen ability	increase ability
energy	dampen energy	increase energy
power	dampen power	increase power
strength	dampen strength	increase strength
Other words: agility, appeal, effect, potential, damage, sales, skills, powers, abilities.

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