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Dampener vs Buzzkill - What's the difference?

dampener | buzzkill | Synonyms |

Dampener is a synonym of buzzkill.


As nouns the difference between dampener and buzzkill

is that dampener is a device that moistens or dampens something while buzzkill is something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.

dampener

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A device that moistens or dampens something.
  • (figurative) A discouraging event or remark.

    • buzzkill

    English

    (wikipedia buzzkill)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
  • A person who attends a social event and occupies his or her time with other activities than those offered at the event.

    • Synonyms

    * (something or someone who spoils an enjoyable event) dampener, killjoy (person), party-pooper (person)