dampening

the heavy rain was dampening our spirits for the outdoor concert.

the company's announcement of layoffs was dampening investor confidence.

the cool breeze was dampening the heat of the afternoon sun.

despite the challenges, the team remained focused on dampening the negative impact.

the thick fog was dampening visibility on the highway.

the news of the project's cancellation was dampening the team's morale.

soundproofing materials are used for dampening noise pollution in the city.

the economic downturn is dampening consumer spending across the country.

the speaker's monotone delivery was dampening audience engagement.

the government implemented policies aimed at dampening inflation.

the initial excitement began dampening as the reality set in.