Definitions

1. noun

a device or object that reduces or prevents vibration or oscillation

“The mechanic installed a dampener on the engine to minimize the noise.”

2. noun

something that dampens or reduces the effect of something else

“The criticism was a dampener on the team’s morale.”

3. verb

to reduce or prevent vibration or oscillation

“The engineer dampened the vibrations of the machinery.”

4. verb

to reduce or minimize the effect of something

“The rain dampened our plans for a picnic.”