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dampen vs dampener

dampener vs dampen

dampen is not a noun while dampener is a noun.

dampen is a verb but dampener is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dampen No No Yes No
dampener Yes No No No
dampen (noun) dampener (noun)
a device that dampens or moistens something
dampen (verb) dampener (verb)
lessen in force or effect
make moist
check; keep in check (a fire)
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Difference between dampen and dampener

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