Norwegians’ respect for their royal family has been dented by new details about Epstein’s friendship with Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who is married to the heir to the throne, Prince Haakon.

Becoming and making less strong (Definition of dented from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of 'dented' dented in British English (ˈdɛntɪd ) adjective having a surface containing a hollow or dip

To become dented: a fender that dents easily. [Middle English dent, variant of dint, blow, from Old English dynt.]

I haven't even made a dent in this pile of work. v.t. to make a dent in or on; indent: The impact dented the car's fender. to have the effect of reducing or slightly injuring: The caustic remark dented his ego. …

adjective of metal e.g. “ dented fenders” synonyms: bent, crumpled damaged harmed or injured or spoiled

The surface of the glass produced in this way may be modified by altering the surface of the rolling-table; if the table has a smooth surface, the glass will also be more or less smooth, but much dented …

dented definition: having a hollow or depression from impact. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "dented pride", "dented …

dented Dented refers to having a hollowed or indented mark on a surface, often as a result of a blow, collision, or pressure, causing a deformation or inward fold.

The term 'dented' [ˈdɛntɪd] describes an object that has a small hollow caused by a blow or pressure, or is damaged or flawed. Examples include a dented car hood or a dented can of soda.