dampener

English

Etymology

From dampen +‎ -er.

Noun

dampener (plural dampeners)

1. A device that moistens or dampens something.
2. (figurative) A discouraging event or remark.

Synonyms

• buzzkill, killjoy, spoilsport, party pooper; see also Thesaurus:spoilsport

Anagrams

• prenamed