dents
nounUK /dɛnts/
US /dɛnts/
Small hollow places made in something hard when it gets hit.
The car has several dents on its door.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To makes a small hollow place in something.
The hail dents the roof of the old barn.
3. A small amount of damage to someone's confidence or pride.
Losing the game put a small dent in her confidence.
4. To reduce or weaken something slightly.
The extra costs dented our savings.