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

  1. Dampen as a verb (transitive):

    To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.

  2. Dampen as a verb (intransitive):

    To become damp or moist.

  3. Dampen as a verb (transitive):

    To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.

  4. Dampen as a verb (intransitive):

    To become damped or deadened.

  1. Kindle as a verb (intransitive, of a, rabbit, or, hare):

    To young; to .

  1. Kindle as a noun (rare, collective):

    A group of kittens.

    Examples:

    "A kindle of kittens."

  1. Kindle as an adjective (of an animal):

    pregnant

  1. Kindle as a verb (transitive):

    To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

  2. 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."

  3. Kindle as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):

    To begin to grow or take hold.