
Dampen
Mild Wetness
Use 'dampen' when describing something made just a bit wet, not soaked.

He used a spray bottle to lightly dampen the fabric before ironing.
Not Drenching
'Dampen' suggests a gentle application of moisture, lacking forcefulness.

I'll dampen this towel to wipe the dust off the table.
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DrenchMoistSaturateSoakSplashSprinkleWet
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