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amortecer
verbgeneral useuncommon/ɐmuɾtɨˈseɾ/a·mor·te·cer
Definition
1To 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