dinted

Definition of dintednext
past tense of dint

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinted
Verb
  • Bank stocks — Banks fell as rising tensions in the Middle East dented sentiment around global markets and the economy.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Must Iran also agree to curb its proxies in the region — severely dented by recent Israeli and US military action, and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria in late 2024?
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • What a disappointment to have something so joyous tarnished by a dreadful reality where women are being belittled & disrespected for existing.
    Doha Madani, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Or is this a one-of-one moment, the answer to a trivia question about a dunk contest that blends with the other forgettable ones that have tarnished the reputation of the event?
    Dan Woike, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Dinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinted. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster