—dent /dent/
noun [C]
► F0 a small hollow mark in the surface of something, caused by pressure or by being hit: » a dent in the door of a carSee picture: dent 
Thesaurus+: ↑Holes, hollows and dips
verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for dent
F0 to make a small hollow mark in the surface of something:
» I dropped a hammer on the floor, and it dented the floorboard.Thesaurus+: ↑Making holes in thingsF0 If you dent someone's confidence or pride, you make them feel less confident or proud:
» His confidence was badly dented when he didn't get into the football team.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making less strong