damp

(noun) a slight wetness. Synonyms: dampness, moistness.

(verb) deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping. Synonyms: muffle, mute, dull, dampen, tone down.

(verb) restrain or discourage. Examples: "The sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere."

(verb) make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible. Synonyms: dampen, deaden. Examples: "Muffle the message."

(verb) lessen in force or effect. Synonyms: dampen, soften, weaken, break. Examples: "Soften a shock." "Break a fall."

(adj) slightly wet. Synonyms: dampish, moist. Examples: "Clothes damp with perspiration." "A moist breeze." "Eyes moist with tears."