Definition of "denting" [denting]

• Present participle of dent. (verb)

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• "Toyota Motor Corp. started off 2010 in the worst of ways, with massive global recalls denting its reputation and exposing newly installed president Akio Toyoda to severe pressure."
• "Tila Tequila was rushed to hospital Friday night after 'denting' her head - and gave a blow-by-blow account of the incident on Twitter."
• "LONDON—U.K. industrial production suffered its biggest fall in 18 months in February, official data showed Wednesday, denting hopes the sector has made a strong contribution to economic growth in the first quarter."