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2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'DAMP'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'DAMP'

Damp down

  1. Calm or reduce feelings, emotions
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They tried to DAMP DOWN the anger over the announcement.
  2. Make a fire burn less
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They tried to DAMP DOWN the flames before the fire spread.

Damp off

  1. When there is too much moisture and a plant is affected by fungal parasites
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The seedlings DAMP OFF in the spring if it's very wet.

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