DENT

• (noun) an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

  synonyms : ding , gouge , nick

• (noun) an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)

  "it made a dent in my bank account"

• (noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface

  synonyms : incision , prick , scratch , slit

• (verb) make a depression into

  "The bicycle dented my car"

  synonyms : indent

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