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soften vs damp

damp vs soften

soften is not a noun while damp is a noun.

soften is not an adjective while damp is an adjective.

soften and damp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
soften No No Yes No
damp Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, soften and damp are synonyms defined as:
  • soften and damp: lessen in force or effect
Other synonyms of soften include break, dampen, weaken.
As verbs, damp is a hyponym of soften; that is, damp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than soften:
  • soften: lessen in force or effect
  • damp: make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
Other hyponyms of soften include deafen, dampen, deaden.
As verbs, damp is a hyponym of soften; that is, damp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than soften:
  • soften: make (images or sounds) soft or softer
  • damp: deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Other hyponyms of soften include dampen, dull, muffle, mute, tone down.
soften (noun) damp (noun)
a slight wetness
soften (adjective) damp (adjective)
slightly wet
soften (verb) damp (verb)
become soft or softer lessen in force or effect
make soft or softer make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
lessen in force or effect restrain or discourage
make less severe or harsh deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
protect from impact
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
give in, as to influence or pressure
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