dent
/dɛnt/
noun
- A small hollow or depression in a hard surface, usually caused by a blow or pressure.
- The hailstorm left many dents on the roof of the house.
- She noticed a dent in the metal trash can where someone had kicked it.
- There was a large dent in the car door after the accident.
- A noticeable reduction or negative effect, especially on an amount of money or a resource.
- The long illness put a serious dent in his energy levels.
- The company's profits took a dent after the product recall.
- Buying a new laptop made a big dent in my savings.
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verb
- To make a small hollow or depression in a hard surface by hitting or pressing it.
- Be careful not to dent the new table when you move it.
- He accidentally dented the metal cabinet with his elbow.
- A falling branch dented the hood of the parked car.
- To reduce or harm something, such as confidence, reputation, or an amount of money.
- The scandal seriously dented the politician's reputation.
- Unexpected expenses dented our vacation budget.
- The criticism dented her confidence for a while.
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