Homonyms - Dent (As a Noun and Verb)

1.   (noun) – a mark in the surface of sth, usually caused by pressure or by being hit.

Ø     The accident this morning left a huge dent on the right side of Jenny’s car.

Ø     Tim doesn’t plan to get the dent fixed till he sells his car.

2.   (verb)

Ø     William unintentionally dented the right side of the passenger door when he was playing football with his friends.

3.   (verb) – to feel less confident or proud

Ø     Ben’s confidence was badly dented when he learnt he was the only one who didn’t receive a raise.

Ø     The gloomy weather wasn’t enough to dent Annie’s mood as she got ready for work.