dent synonyms

dent

n.

indentation, depression, impression, dimple, dint, nick, notch, dip, cavity, hollow, dimple, cut, incision, sink, scallop, pit, concavity, trough, furrow, scratch, impress; see also hole 1, 2.

dent

v.

hollow, depress, indent, gouge, sink, dig, press in, imprint, mark, dimple, pit, make concave, notch, scratch, nick, make a dent in, perforate, ridge, furrow, bend.

Antonyms straighten*, bulge*, make protrude.

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