Definition for Damper:

• a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations

Synonyms for Damper:

• n.

  •
  • drumstick,
  • bellows,
  • key,
  • fret,
  • hammer,
  • head,
  • bridge,
  • bow.
  •act (noun)
  • damper.
  •brake (noun)
  • retarding devices.
  •check (noun)
  • re strainer,
  • re buff,
  • dis-appointment,
  • dis appointment,
  • re-buffs,
  • re verse,
  • re-buff,
  • re buffs,
  • re-versal,
  • re-verse,
  • re versal,
  • dis-appointments,
  • dis appointments,
  • re-strainer,
  • re-strainers,
  • re strainers.
  •constraint (noun)
  • constrainments.
  •discouragement (noun)
  • dis incentives,
  • dis-incentive,
  • dis incentive,
  • dis-incentives.
  •drawback (noun)
  • drawback.
  •hindrance (noun)
  • depressant,
  • interruption,
  • impasse,
  • catch,
  • deterrent,
  • stoppage,
  • complication,
  • blockade,
  • block,
  • barrier,
  • obstruction,
  • frustration,
  • impedance,
  • bottleneck,
  • stop,
  • handicap,
  • jam,
  • dam,
  • mire,
  • bafflement,
  • entrapment,
  • opposition,
  • drag,
  • bung,
  • chill,
  • constipation,
  • resistance,
  • disadvantage,
  • hurdle,
  • crimp,
  • encumbrance,
  • clog,
  • obstacle,
  • congestion,
  • burden,
  • entanglement,
  • snarl,
  • stay,
  • plug,
  • hindrance,
  • delay,
  • impediment,
  • restriction,
  • tangle,
  • choke,
  • blockage,
  • snag.
  •pall (noun)
  • dis mays,
  • dis-may,
  • dis may,
  • dis-mays.
  •restraint (noun)
  • discouragement.
  •soft pedal (noun)
  • sordines,
  • sourdines,
  • sordini,
  • mute pedals,
  • noise quellers.
  •treasury (noun)
  • treasury,
  • bursary,
  • bursaries,
  • safes,
  • exchequers,
  • exchequer,
  • treasure house.
  •wet blanket (noun)
  • Proser,
  • Marplot,
  • cold water,
  • poor sport,
  • spoilsports,
  • killjoy,
  • GRINCH,
  • spoilsport,
  • malcontents.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • firefighter,
  • fire hose,
  • fire extinguisher,
  • fire station,
  • catgut,
  • fire hydrant,
  • extinguisher,
  • fire drill,
  • hydrant,
  • firehouse,
  • plectrum,
  • firefighting,
  • tuning peg,
  • sprinkler,
  • station house,
  • fireplug,
  • hook and ladder,
  • fire department,
  • Smokey Bear,
  • fireman,
  • resonator.
  •
  • keyboard,
  • draft,
  • reed,
  • pedal,
  • valve,
  • hose,
  • neck.
  •
  • peg,
  • pipe,
  • pick,
  • mouthpiece,
  • mute.
  •
  • string.

Paraphrases for Damper:

• Equivalence

  • Adjective
    moist.

• Independent

  • Adjective
    wetland.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    bumper.

• Other Related

  • Adjective
    humid, wet.
  • Proper noun, singular
    dumper.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    absorber, dumper.

Damper Sentence Examples:

• " Here is material to appease your hunger, lad," said Harry Benton, with a laugh, as he tossed a mass of flour cake, known among diggers as " damper," towards the boy.

• Had Edwin told the little gentleman anything about his symphony or comedy, and was this lecture on contentment intended to put a damper on his fruitless zeal?

Homophones for Damper:

• done for, dumper, downpour, denver, dnieper.

Holonyms for Damper:

• n.

  • artifact
    chimney.

Hypernym for Damper:

• n.

  • artifact
    shock, damper block, piano damper, shock absorber, cushion, dash-pot.

Hyponym for Damper:

• n.

  • act
    restraint.
  • artifact
    plate, device.