dampening
verb (gerund form of dampen, frequently used as a noun) as in strong fondness
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Example:The government's policies could be seen as an attempt to reduce inflation.
Definition:Making something smaller or less intensive.
From reducing
Example:The sound was being attenuated as it traveled through the air.
Definition:Weakening or diminishing the intensity of something.
From attenuating
Example:The dampening effect of the cold weather on his enthusiasm was noticeable.
Definition:Making less strong, strong-willed, or determined.
From weakening
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