dented

• Décrit un objet qui présente une petite dépression ou une bosse sur sa surface, généralement causée par un choc ou une pression.

Describes an object that has a small hollow or depression in its surface, typically caused by a blow or pressure.

1. Having a depression or markB1formal

   Describes an object that has a small hollow or mark on its surface, usually caused by a blow or pressure.

   bosselé

   • The car door was dented after the accident.
   • He returned the dented can to the store.
   • The metal surface was dented from the heavy impact.

   Antonymesflatsmoothunblemishedundamaged

2. Damaged or reducedB2informal

   Used figuratively to describe something that has been damaged, weakened, or reduced in value or reputation.

   Endommagé ou réduit (au sens figuré)

   • His reputation was dented by the scandal.
   • The company's profits were dented by the economic downturn.
   • Her confidence was dented after the harsh criticism.

   Synonymesblemisheddamageddiminishedhurtimpairedmarredreducedweakened

   Antonymesflawlessimpeccableintactpristineunblemishedundamagedunharmedunscathed

• 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