Phrasal Verb 'Damp'
We have 3 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Damp'.
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Damp down
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Meaning: Calm or reduce feelings, emotions
Example: They tried to DAMP DOWN the anger over the announcement.
Notes:
- Separable [optional]
- International English
- Separable [optional]
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Damp down
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Meaning: Make a fire burn less
Example: They tried to DAMP DOWN the flames before the fire spread.
Notes:
- Separable [optional]
- International English
- Separable [optional]
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Damp off
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Meaning: When there is too much moisture and a plant is affected by fungal parasites
Example: The seedlings DAMP OFF in the spring if it's very wet.
Notes:
- Intransitive
- International English
- Intransitive
