Synonyms: dent, ding, gouge, nick
Definition: an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
Similar words: mar, defect, blemish
Definition: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Usage: a facial blemish
Synonyms: dent
Definition: an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
Usage: it made a dent in my bank account
Similar words: effect, consequence, event, issue, result, outcome, upshot
Definition: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Usage: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business; he acted very wise after the event
Synonyms: dent, prick, incision, slit, scratch
Definition: a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Similar words: depression, impression, imprint
Definition: a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
Usage: he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud
Definition: make a depression into
Usage: The bicycle dented my car
Similar words: turn, twist, bend, flex, deform
Definition: cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Usage: bend the rod; twist the dough into a braid; the strong man could turn an iron bar