DAMPENER

dampener, moistener

(noun) a device that dampens or moistens something; “he used a dampener to moisten the shirts before he ironed them”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dampener (plural dampeners)

A device that moistens or dampens something.

(figurative) A discouraging event or remark.

Synonyms

• buzzkill, killjoy, spoilsport, party pooper; see also spoilsport

Anagrams

• prenamed

Source: Wiktionary



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