Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Dampen”?

Dampen means to depress or reduce enthusiasm.

• Correct answer - depress: it has the same meaning as Dampen.
• ruffle: to disturb or rumple - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dampen.
• censure: to criticise strongly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dampen.
• debonair: charming and stylish - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dampen.