dinted

past tense of dint

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinted
Verb
  • Zimbabwean economist and former opposition parliamentarian, Eddie Cross, said the resolution to extend Mnangagwa’s rule had dented economic confidence.
    Tawanda Karombo, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Her candor hasn’t been dented—this is a woman who clearly feels and cares deeply about the world.
    Helen Mirren, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In his later years, Watson's reputation was tarnished by comments on genetics and race that led him to be ostracized by the scientific establishment.
    Reuters, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • But in 2022, Maserati reminded us that there’s another Italian car company, with a rich 108-year history and a respected name, but one that has been tarnished by missteps and muddled strategies in recent years.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Dinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinted. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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