dinted

Definition of dintednext
past tense of dint

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinted
Verb
  • Osborne’s hope of turning London into a European clearinghouse for the yuan was dented by Britain’s vote in 2016 to leave the European Union.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
  • If a can is bulging, swollen, rusted or badly dented, throw it out.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The ensuing political turmoil and power vacuum in the country tarnished its international image and rattled its diplomacy and financial markets.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
  • All these changes have tarnished college sports.
    Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Dinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinted. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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