dent

DENT noun

[ C ] uk/ dent / us dent noun [C]
(REDUCTION)

a reduction in something

брешь
The cost of repairs made a serious dent in my savings.
dent verb [ T ] uk/ dent / us dent verb [T]
(REDUCE)

to reduce someone's confidence or positive feelings about something

остужать, уменьшать
The defeat did little to dent her enthusiasm.