ETYM Akin to LG., Dutch, and Dan. damp vapor, steam, fog, German dampf, Icel. dampi, Swed. damb dust, and to MNG. dimpfen to smoke, imp. dampf.
A slight wetness; SYN. dampness, moistness.
Alternate (chiefly British) spelling for demoralization.
ETYM Cf. Old Fren. descouragement, French découragement.
1. The act of discouraging.
2. The expression of opposition and disapproval.
3. The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles; SYN. disheartenment, dismay.