DENT Synonyms: 173 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of dent

as in hole

a sunken area forming a separate space there was a big dent in the car's hood where something had hit it

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as in decrease

the amount by which something is lessened a little belt-tightening would at least make a small dent in our credit-card debt

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dent

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verb

ˈdent

as in to reduce

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent hopefully this vacation won't dent our bank account too much

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Recent Examples of dent

Noun

Will four of those dots always form the corners of a four-sided shape with no dents or crossed sides? — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026 These are the practical finds that earn a permanent spot in your suitcase without putting a dent in your travel budget. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Verb

The attacks have dented Russia’s refining capacity, bringing shortages at gas stations. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Doesn’t dent or scratch easily, even when driving at high speeds. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dent

Noun

Place them behind the refrigerator and stove, under kitchen and bathroom sinks near pipe entry holes, and in the back corners of pantry shelves.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
While the district took a series of cost-cutting steps — including freezing spending on supplies, hiring and most new contracts, as well as laying off employees — successive budget updates showed the financial hole continuing to deepen.

— Chaewon Chung August 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of hole

Noun

Between June 15 and July 15, officials said the cameras issued an average of 2,800 violations per day, a 26% decrease.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Using birdwatching and policy data from more than 2,300 counties across China, a new analysis found that areas with stricter policies enforcing solar energy development have seen decreases in bird diversity over the last 10 years.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of decrease

Verb

The South in particular faces higher rates of obesity and other health challenges that have further reduced the pool of eligible recruits and contributed to higher injury rates during basic training, according to service data.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The historic supply shock has also been softened by other factors, including alternative export routes out of the Gulf, China reducing its oil imports, the United States increasing production and drawdowns from global oil stockpiles.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduce

Noun

Relax in the heated outdoor pool and hot tub before gathering around the fire pit for s’mores or heading to the clubhouse for a round of ping-pong.

— Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
But this is a fantastic base—the deck offers some of Santa Barbara's best views through palm trees to the Pacific Ocean with an outdoor fire pit and cozy, shabby chic couches.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of pit

Noun

Financial test The reduction highlights the financial challenges behind the AI infrastructure boom.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
It, and three other airline stocks, were sold by Warren Buffett at a loss in the first quarter of 2020 amid a massive reduction in air travel as the COVID-19 pandemic was gaining steam.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduction

Noun

The cavity has been carved into the nebula by ultraviolet radiation and stellar winds from massive young stars.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Fluoride Keeps Working After You Brush For cavity protection, fluoride is one of the most important ingredients in toothpaste.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of cavity

Noun

Unlike other meat products, the cost of chicken has seen little fluctuation in recent months, so much so that July’s 3-cent drop signaled the single biggest monthly change dating back to November 2024.

— Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
The critic who found a helpful narrative to understand the history, and future, of our images, without a drop of cynicism.

— Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

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