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dampen vs delay

delay vs dampen

dampen is not a noun while delay is a noun.

dampen and delay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dampen No No Yes No
delay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, delay is a hypernym of dampen; that is, delay is a word with a broader meaning than dampen:
  • dampen: check; keep in check (a fire)
  • delay: slow the growth or development of
Other hypernyms of dampen include check, retard.
dampen (noun) delay (noun)
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
time during which some action is awaited
dampen (verb) delay (verb)
lessen in force or effect cause to be slowed down or delayed
make moist stop or halt
check; keep in check (a fire) slow the growth or development of
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible act later than planned, scheduled, or required
reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
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