Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.

Dampen

1. If the recent escalation in trade and tariff tensions persists, it could potentially dampen consumers’ optimism regarding the short-term economic outlook.
2. Ottawa announces more funding to try to dampen Toronto violence.
3. Increase the intensity of the colour by dampening your brush slightly before applying to give an opaque finish.