dent

[dent] / dɛnt /

NOUN

depression, scrape, chip

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incision indentation

STRONG

cavity crater crenel cut dimple dint dip embrasure furrow hollow impression nick notch pit scallop score scratch sink trough

WEAK

con-cavity

Antonyms

STRONG

increase

WEAK

bulge

VERB

chip, scrape, depress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nick

STRONG

dig dimple dint furrow gouge hollow imprint indent mark notch perforate pit ridge scratch

WEAK

make concave press in push in

Antonyms

STRONG

fill flush

WEAK

bulge

Example Sentences

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The company has grappled with signs of slowing growth and broader macroeconomic uncertainty denting software spending.

From Barron's

But Reed hauled Fulham level with a superb long-range blast to dent Liverpool's push to finish in the Premier League's top four.

From Barron's

That clip, though, barely dented the prevailing media narrative.

From Salon

None of those political and economic events made a dent in Buffett’s timeless principles.

From MarketWatch