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amortecer

verbgeneral useuncommon/ɐmuɾtɨˈseɾ/a·mor·te·cer

Definition

1

To make less intense, strong, or lively; to reduce the force or vigor of something.

Usage examples

The thick curtains dampened the noise from the street.
The airbag is designed to cushion the impact in a collision.

Common combinations

dampen the soundcushion the impactsoften the fall