dampened

verb (used with object)

1. to make damp; moisten: to dampen a sponge.
2. to dull or deaden; depress: to dampen one’s spirits.
3. damp(def 10).

verb (used without object)

4. to become damp.

verb

1. to make or become damp
2. (tr) to stifle; deaden

v.

1630s, “to dull or deaden” (of force, enthusiasm, ardor, etc.), from damp (adj.) + -en (1). Meaning “to moisten” is recorded from 1827. Related: Dampened; dampening.