The strange collapse of an already strange pilgrimage quickly dampened speculation that the trip might promote ties with Libya after years of unbending hostility.

The sight of her friends quickly dampens her mood.

Elossa knew a flash of elation which she quickly dampened.

But he quickly dampened speculation that Mr. Willumstad, 57, was the favorite to succeed him.

Sonya returns with his negative answer, which quickly dampens the mood.

The walls quickly dampened and darkened; patches of moss appeared here and there.

If the hands are free (e.g. in periods of rest), covering the strings with the hands quickly dampens the vibrations.

Jessie quickly dampened her shorts and shirt under the tap, wrung them out, and then stepped into the shower.

The Gulf crisis, the civil war in Yugoslavia and troubles elsewhere of course, quickly dampened 'excessive hopes on this count.

But as it approached the end of its journey the motion quickly dampened down and disappeared altogether as it approached the station.