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Meaning of dampener
A person or thing that spoils or depresses something.
Etymology of dampener
The word "dampener" has its roots in the Old English and Old Norse words for "damp" and "to make damp", and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that reduces or spoils the quality of something else.
Historically, the term was used to describe a device that reduced the vibration of a musical instrument, and over time its meaning expanded to include anything that spoils or depresses an event or situation.
Synonyms
discourager
depressant
downer
spoiler
killjoy
wet blanket
mar
detractor
hindrance
obstacle
impediment
barrier
damper
restriction
limitation
curb
check
brake
restraint
suppressor
silencer
muffler
deadener
numbing agent
sedative
palliative
alleviator
mitigator
moderater
temperer
soother
calmer
quietener
dampener
quencher
snuffer
extinguisher
smotherer
Definitions
- A person or thing that spoils or depresses something, especially an event or situation.
- * A device for reducing the vibration of a musical instrument, especially a stringed instrument.
- * A chemical substance used to reduce the burning rate of a fuel.
Usage Examples
- The news of the cancellation was a dampener on the party atmosphere.
- * The dampener on the violin helped to reduce the resonance of the instrument.
- * The chemical dampener was added to the fuel to reduce its burning rate.