Damp down (6)
I believe the answer is:
deaden
(Other definitions for deaden that I've seen before include "Take life" , "Check" , "Blunt, numb" , "Muffle impact" , "Benumb" .)
I believe the answer is:
deaden
(Other definitions for deaden that I've seen before include "Take life" , "Check" , "Blunt, numb" , "Muffle impact" , "Benumb" .)