To moisten; to make humid, or moderately wet. DAMP.

To chill; to deaden; to depress or deject; to abate; as, to damp the spirits; to damp the ardor of passion. DAMP.

To weaken; to make dull; as, to damp sound. DAMP.

To check or restrain, as action or vigor; to make languid; to discourage; as, to damp industry. DAMP.