Definition of damps

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • damps is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • damps is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • damps is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of damps


  • lessen in force or effect (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. break
    2. dampen
    3. soften
    4. weaken
  • a slight wetness (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dampness
    2. moistness
  • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. dampen
    2. dull
    3. muffle
    4. mute
    5. tone down
  • slightly wet (adjective)

    Examples

    1. clothes damp with perspiration

    Synonyms

    1. dampish
    2. moist
  • make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. dampen
    2. deaden
  • restrain or discourage (verb)

    Examples

    1. the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere

See definition of damps in Merriam Webster