dint

verb

dinted; dinting; dints
Synonyms of dint

transitive verb

1
: to make a dent in
2
: to impress or drive in with force

Examples of dint in a Sentence

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But as similar fights play out in battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, and Michigan, repeated complaints about fraud could dint public faith in the electoral process. Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 July 2024 Then he was moved to the second unit, which seemed to dint his confidence. Patrick Murray, Forbes, 23 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for dint

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dint was in 1597

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“Dint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dint. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

dint

1 of 2 noun
1
: the force or power of something
used chiefly in the phrase by dint of
succeeded by dint of hard work
2

dint

2 of 2 verb

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