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indent

noun

Synonyms of indent

(Entry 1 of 2)

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface

with the heel of his boot he made a sizable indent in the dirt as a temporary marker

Synonyms for indent

Words Related to indent

slit,
slot

indent

verb

Synonyms of indent (Entry 2 of 2)

as in notch, groove

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for indent

score,
trace

engrave,
etch,
grave,
incise,
inscribe,
insculp
[archaic]

affix,
impress

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“Indent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indent. Accessed 21 Sep. 2021.

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