Dampening and Softening

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Dampening noun - The act of making something slightly wet.

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Softening and dampening are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Softening" instead an adjective "Dampening".

Nearby Words: dampen, dampened

Softening adjective - Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin.

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Dampening and softening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dampening" instead an adjective "Softening".

Nearby Words: soft, soften, softened, softness, softener

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