dent

• Substantiv, das eine kleine Vertiefung oder Delle auf einer Oberfläche bezeichnet, meist verursacht durch einen Schlag oder Druck.

A noun referring to a small hollow or depression in a surface, typically caused by a blow or pressure.

1. Physical indentationB1formal

   A small hollow or depression in a surface, typically caused by a blow or pressure.

   Delle

   • There was a large dent in the car door after the accident.
   • He noticed a dent in the metal table.
   • The hailstorm left several dents on the roof of the house.

   Synonymeconcavitycraterdepressiondinghollowindentationnotchpit

2. Reduction or negative impactB2informal

   A noticeable reduction or harmful effect, especially on an amount of money or resources.

   Schaden

   • The expensive repairs made a big dent in his savings.
   • The new tax law put a dent in the company's profits.
   • Her illness put a dent in her plans for the summer.

   Synonymeblowcutdamagedecreasedrainharmreductionsetback

   Antonymeboostincrease

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine kleine Vertiefung oder Delle auf einer Oberfläche zu erzeugen, meist durch einen Schlag oder Druck. Es kann auch bedeuten, eine Oberfläche auf diese Weise zu beschädigen oder zu verformen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a small hollow or depression in a surface, typically by impact or pressure.

1. Make a hollow markB1formal

   To make a small hollow or depression in a surface, typically by hitting or pressing.

   Einbeulen

   • The hail dented the roof of the car.
   • He accidentally dented the metal cabinet with his elbow.
   • The heavy box dented the wooden floor.

   Synonymebashdingdintgougeindent

2. Reduce or damageB2informal

   To diminish or harm something, such as confidence, reputation, or finances.

   Schaden zufügen oder verringern

   • The scandal dented his reputation in the community.
   • The unexpected expenses dented their savings significantly.
   • Her harsh criticism dented his self-esteem.

   Synonymedamagediminishharmhurtimpairinjurelessenmarreducetarnishundermineweaken

   Antonymeboostenhanceimprovestrengthen