noun
a slight hollow in a hard surface, typically caused by an impact or pressure
verb
to make a dent in something, typically by impacting or applying pressure
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The dentist filled in the small dent in the patient's tooth.
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I accidentally made a dent in my car door when I opened it too quickly.
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My brother's new car is so cool, not a dent on it!
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The recent scandal put a dent in the company's reputation.