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Becoming and making less strong (Definition of dented from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

To become dented: a fender that dents easily. [Middle English dent, variant of dint, blow, from Old English dynt.]

Definition of 'dented' dented in British English (ˈdɛntɪd ) adjective having a surface containing a hollow or dip

Definitions of dented adjective of metal e.g. “ dented fenders” synonyms: bent, crumpled damaged harmed or injured or spoiled

I haven't even made a dent in this pile of work. v.t. to make a dent in or on; indent: The impact dented the car's fender. to have the effect of reducing or slightly injuring: The caustic remark dented his ego. …

dent something to make a hollow place in a hard surface, usually by hitting it The back of the car was badly dented in the collision. The car was quite badly dented on one side.

dented definition: having a hollow or depression from impact. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "dented pride", "dented …

The term 'dented' [ˈdɛntɪd] describes an object that has a small hollow caused by a blow or pressure, or is damaged or flawed. Examples include a dented car hood or a dented can of soda.

Synonyms for DENTED: concave, hollow, sunken, depressed, dimpled, cupped, indented, dished; Antonyms of DENTED: convex, protuberant, risen, enlarged, inflated, swollen, projecting, distended