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• Nom désignant une petite dépression ou enfoncement sur une surface, généralement causé par un choc ou une pression ; également, une encoche ou fissure sur un bord.

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.

   Enfoncement, bosse

   • 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.

   Synonymesconcavitycraterdepressiondinghollowindentationnotchpit

2. Reduction or negative impactB2informal

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

   Réduction (impact négatif)

   • 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.

   Synonymesblowcutdamagedecreasedrainharmreductionsetback

   Antonymesboostincrease

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de créer une petite dépression ou une bosse sur une surface, généralement à la suite d'un choc ou d'une pression.

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.

   bosseler

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

   Synonymesbashdingdintgougeindent

2. Reduce or damageB2informal

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

   entamer, porter atteinte

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

   Synonymesdamagediminishharmhurtimpairinjurelessenmarreducetarnishundermineweaken

   Antonymesboostenhanceimprovestrengthen