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Dent meaning

What does “dent” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dent” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening).

dent

noun

  1. an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)

    “it made a dent in my bank account”

  2. a depression scratched or carved into a surface

    Synonymsincisionscratchprickslit

  3. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

    Synonymsdinggougenick

verb

  1. make a depression into

    “The bicycle dented my car”

    Synonymsindent

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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