PITTING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

pitting

verb

Definition of pitting

present participle of pit

as in denting

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An in-form and unbeaten Hull City side will be tough opponents for a Newcastle team whose early-season results were positive but whose performances had been mixed — and who have now suffered a massively confidence-denting defeat.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Prospects of higher rates are also denting investors sentiment, after Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled that a possible rate hike was on the table, warning that inflation was still above target.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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