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Definition dent in American English

dent verb

[transitive] verb
/dent/
1

to make a dent in a surface

Example

The impact had dented the car's front bumper.

Synonyms and related words
tear pierce puncture
2

to have a bad effect on something

Example

Their confidence had been badly dented by the defeat.

Synonyms and related words
cost damage spoil
Definition dent in American English