The difference between Dampen and Kindle
When used as verbs, dampen means to make damp or moist, whereas kindle means to young.
Kindle is also noun with the meaning: a group of kittens.
Kindle is also adjective with the meaning: pregnant.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dampen and Kindle
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Dampen as a verb (transitive):
To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.
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Dampen as a verb (intransitive):
To become damp or moist.
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Dampen as a verb (transitive):
To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.
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Dampen as a verb (intransitive):
To become damped or deadened.
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Kindle as a verb (intransitive, of a, rabbit, or, hare):
To young; to .
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Kindle as a noun (rare, collective):
A group of kittens.
Examples:
"A kindle of kittens."
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Kindle as an adjective (of an animal):
pregnant
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Kindle as a verb (transitive):
To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
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Kindle as a verb (transitive, figuratively):
To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
Examples:
"He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers."
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Kindle as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):
To begin to grow or take hold.