dent confidence
Frequency: 6.25.5 per million words
To slightly weaken or damage confidence.
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- Failing his exams really dented his confidence.
- The unexpected market downturn has dented investor confidence.
- The last-minute goal dented the team's confidence before the finals.
- His confidence was badly dented by the harsh criticism.
- Another mistake like that will surely dent your confidence.
- The recent scandal has significantly dented public confidence in the government.
- A series of rejections has dented her confidence as a writer.
- Do you think the negative feedback will dent his confidence?
- The project's failure, though minor, was enough to dent their confidence.
- Even a small setback can dent a young athlete's confidence.