severely dent

Frequency: 6.16.8 per million words

To damage something like confidence or pride to a large degree.

dentADVERB + dent (verb: damage sth figuratively)

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Examples (10)

  • Cheap goods from overseas could severely dent the company's sales.
  • The harsh criticism from the judges severely dented her confidence.
  • This political scandal has severely dented the government's reputation.
  • His ego was severely dented after being overlooked for the promotion.
  • The unexpected product recall will severely dent our quarterly profits.
  • A series of setbacks severely dented the team's initial enthusiasm for the project.
  • Such accusations, true or not, can severely dent a celebrity's public image.
  • The competitor's new product launch is expected to severely dent our market share.
  • The captain's sudden departure severely dented the team's morale before the final match.
  • The economic downturn has severely dented the financial stability of many households.