· an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); "it made a dent in my bank account"
Hypernym(s): consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
· a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Synonym(s): incision, scratch, prick, slit
Hypernym(s): depression, impression, imprint
· an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
Hypernym(s): blemish, defect, mar
· make a depression into; "The bicycle dented my car"
Synonym(s): indent
Hypernym(s): flex, bend, deform, twist, turn