However, worsening weather and waning official enthusiasm dampened progress. The tubes were dampened and cooled by the evaporation of water. It has a very dampened, short and scratchy chop sound, almost like a percussion instrument. A continuous heavy rain dampened the May 12 festivities. The 1990s began with another recession that dampened car sales. After the oil crisis dampened the economy in Texas, her family lost everything. Domestically, the unsatisfactory conclusion to the Sino-French War dampened enthusiasm for colonial conquest. Public health attempts to prevent the disease from spreading elsewhere temporarily dampened the local economy. The extinguishers going off had dampened the fire somewhat. These lichen species are grey-blue, especially when dampened or wet. This news has really dampened my spirits. Jean-Paul's drums are not dampened or muffled. The mix was dampened with alcohol or water during grinding to prevent accidental ignition. Conversely, religiosity and spirituality can also be " dampened" by electromagnetic stimulation of the brain. However, the financial crisis of the Panic of 1837 dampened interest in purchasing properties.