English · Phrasal verb Attested

dampen down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

to reduce the intensity of (a fire)

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

to reduce the intensity of (an emotion or problem)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “dampen down” mean?

to reduce the intensity of (a fire)

Is “dampen down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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