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Cushion vs Dampen - What's the difference?

cushion | dampen | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between cushion and dampen

is that cushion is to furnish with cushions while dampen is to make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.

As a noun cushion

is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc.

Suppress vs Dampen - What's the difference?

suppress | dampen | Related terms |

Suppress is a related term of dampen.


As verbs the difference between suppress and dampen

is that suppress is to put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue while dampen is to smoke, to give off smoke.

Wet vs Dampen - What's the difference?

wet | dampen | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between wet and dampen

is that wet is to urinate accidentally in or on while dampen is to depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.

In intransitive terms the difference between wet and dampen

is that wet is to become wet while dampen is to become damp; to deaden.

As an adjective wet

is of an object, etc, covered with or impregnated with liquid.

As a noun wet

is liquid or moisture.

Dampen vs Quiet - What's the difference?

dampen | quiet | Related terms |

Dampen is a related term of quiet.


As verbs the difference between dampen and quiet

is that dampen is to smoke, to give off smoke while quiet is to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.

As an adjective quiet is

with little or no sound; free from of disturbing noise.

As a noun quiet is

the absence of sound; quietness.

Dampen vs Curb - What's the difference?

dampen | curb | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between dampen and curb

is that dampen is to depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen while curb is to bend or curve.

In intransitive terms the difference between dampen and curb

is that dampen is to become damp; to deaden while curb is to crouch; to cringe.

As a noun curb is

a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK.

Dampen vs Check - What's the difference?

dampen | check | Related terms |

Dampen is a related term of check.


As verbs the difference between dampen and check

is that dampen is to smoke, to give off smoke while check is to inspect; to examine.

As a noun check is

(chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Dampen vs Inundate - What's the difference?

dampen | inundate | Related terms |

Dampen is a related term of inundate.


As verbs the difference between dampen and inundate

is that dampen is to smoke, to give off smoke while inundate is to cover with large amounts of water; to flood.

Dampen vs Dull - What's the difference?

dampen | dull | Related terms |

Dampen is a related term of dull.


As verbs the difference between dampen and dull

is that dampen is to smoke, to give off smoke while dull is to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

As an adjective dull is

lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

Impregnate vs Dampen - What's the difference?

impregnate | dampen | Synonyms |

Impregnate is a synonym of dampen.


As verbs the difference between impregnate and dampen

is that impregnate is to cause to become pregnant while dampen is to smoke, to give off smoke.

Saturate vs Dampen - What's the difference?

saturate | dampen | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between saturate and dampen

is that saturate is to cause to become completely penetrated, impregnated, or soaked (especially with a liquid) while dampen is to make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.

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