verb, noun
verb [VN]
1 to make a hollow place in a hard surface, usually by hitting it:
The back of the car was badly dented in the collision.
2 to damage sb's confidence, reputation, etc:
It seemed that nothing could dent his confidence.
noun a hollow place in a hard surface, usually caused by sth hitting it:
a large dent in the passenger door
IDIOMS
make, etc. a dent in sth to reduce the amount of sth, especially money:
The lawyer's fees will make a dent in our finances.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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