This is the 9030th most frequent Swedish word.
dämpa
"To reduce, soften, or dampen."
In this sentence, 'dämpa' is used in the context of lowering or reducing the intensity of sound.
Jag försökte dämpa ljudet från radion.
I tried to reduce the volume of the radio.
Here, 'dämpa' refers to alleviating or lessening the intensity of pain.
Hon tog en tablett för att dämpa smärtan.
She took a tablet to alleviate the pain.
In this case, 'dämpa' denotes reducing the brightness or intensity of lighting.