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English noun: dent | |||
| 1. | dent (phenomenon) an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening) | ||
| Samples | It made a dent in my bank account. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | consequence, effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot | ||
| 2. | dent (shape) a depression scratched or carved into a surface | ||
| Synonyms | incision, prick, scratch, slit | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | depression, impression, imprint | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | score, scotch | ||
| 3. | dent (attribute) an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) | ||
| Synonyms | ding, gouge, nick | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | blemish, defect, mar | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | dig | ||
English verb: dent | |||
| 1. | dent (contact) make a depression into | ||
| Samples | The bicycle dented my car. | ||
| Synonyms | indent | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bend, deform, flex, turn, twist | ||
| Entail | hit | ||
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