dent
//dɛnt//
Noun
dentSingular
dentsPlural
1
A depression or hollow in a surface, typically caused by pressure or a blow.
There is a small dent in the car door.
2
A noticeable reduction or diminishing effect on something.
The unexpected expenses made a dent in our savings.
Synonym
Verb
dentInfinitive
dentPresent tense
dentedPast tense
dentedPast participle
dentingPresent participle
dentsThird-person singular
1
To make a dent or depression in a surface.
I accidentally dented the car door with my bicycle.
2
To have an adverse effect on; diminish.
The scandal dented his reputation.