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denting
We have found lemma(root) word of denting : dent.
Definitions
[dɛnt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a slight hollow in a hard even surface made by a blow or pressure
(e.g: there was a hideous dent in the front passenger door)
- a reduction in amount or size
(e.g: he has barely made a dent in the poverty rate)
Phrases:
Origin
:
Middle English (designating a blow with a weapon): variant of dint
[dɛnt], (Verb)
Definitions:
- mark with a dent
(e.g: he hit a concrete bollard, denting the wing)
- have an adverse effect on; diminish
(e.g: this neither deterred him nor dented his enthusiasm)
Phrases:
Origin
:
Middle English (designating a blow with a weapon): variant of dint
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