Meaning of the word dampener in English
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dampener
US /ˈdæm.pən.ɚ/
UK /ˈdæm.pən.ər/
Noun
1.
a person or thing that has a subduing or inhibiting effect
Example:
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The bad weather acted as a real dampener on our picnic plans.
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His negative attitude was a real dampener on the team's morale.
2.
a device for damping vibration or sound
Example:
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The piano has a pedal that acts as a dampener for the strings.
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Engine dampeners help reduce noise and vibration.
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