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Dampening

of Dampen

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Narrower term 1

Basting 76% connected

of Baste

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Broader term 1

Wetting 76% connected

of Wet

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Moisten 74% connected

To make damp; to wet in a small degree.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Moisten 74% connected

To make damp; to wet in a small degree.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Wash 74% connected

To cleanse by ablution, or dipping or rubbing in water; to apply water or other liquid to for the purpose of cleansing; to scrub with water, etc., or…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Wash 74% connected

To cleanse by ablution, or dipping or rubbing in water; to apply water or other liquid to for the purpose of cleansing; to scrub with water, etc., or…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Moistening 92% connected

of Moisten

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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