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Damp down phrasal verb
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Meaning: Calm or reduce feelings, emotions
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» Example: They tried to DAMP DOWN the anger over the announcement. -
Meaning: Make a fire burn less
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They tried to DAMP DOWN the flames before the fire spread.
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Meaning: Calm or reduce feelings, emotions
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Damp off phrasal verb
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Meaning: When there is too much moisture and a plant is affected by fungal parasites
(Intransitive | International English)
» Example: The seedlings DAMP OFF in the spring if it's very wet.
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Meaning: When there is too much moisture and a plant is affected by fungal parasites