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• Substantivo que designa uma pequena depressão ou amassado na superfície de algo, geralmente causado por impacto ou pressão; também pode se referir a uma marca ou impressão deixada por pressão.

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.

   Amassado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconcavitycraterdepressiondinghollowindentationnotchpit

2. Reduction or negative impactB2informal

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

   Redução prejudicial

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblowcutdamagedecreasedrainharmreductionsetback

   Antônimosboostincrease

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de criar uma pequena depressão ou amassado na superfície de algo, geralmente como resultado de um impacto ou pressão.

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.

   Amassar

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

   Sinônimosbashdingdintgougeindent

2. Reduce or damageB2informal

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

   Reduzir ou prejudicar

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

   Sinônimosdamagediminishharmhurtimpairinjurelessenmarreducetarnishundermineweaken

   Antônimosboostenhanceimprovestrengthen