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Damp down

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Non-physical action

Used metaphorically to describe reducing the intensity of actions or emotions, not just physical things.

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The government acted swiftly to damp down the rumors.
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Not silence

Doesn't mean to stop something completely, but to make it less intense.

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The new policy helped to damp down the public outcry without silencing the concerns.
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Often negative

Commonly used in contexts where something unwanted is being made less strong.

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The principal's announcement helped to damp down the tension among students.
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