Synonyms & related words for dent

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of dent — including gouge, indent, dint, dimple, indention, denticle. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to dent

Explore words related to dent — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include impressure, scratch, ding, prick, fossette, scrapes, scuff, bruise. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for dent

Common synonyms for dent include gouge, indent, dint, dimple, indention, denticle, pockmark — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does dent come from?

The word dent breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root dent, from Latin dens (“tooth”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.