Drying up and Dampen

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Drying up noun - The process of extracting moisture.

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Dampen is an antonym for drying up in topics: dry, take moisture out of.

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

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Drying up is an antonym for dampen.

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

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