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dint Synonyms

Another word for dint

Choosing another word for dint depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Force, power, or persistent effort, used almost exclusively in the phrase 'by dint of' to mean 'by means of'.

Usage Example

"She succeeded in passing the bar exam by force of sheer determination and months of rigorous study."

Strong
force
means
effort
exertion
power

• noun (Context 2)

A hollow, depression, or indentation left in a surface by a blow or pressure; a dent.

Usage Example

"The heavy hailstorm left several noticeable dints in the metal roof of the greenhouse."

Strongest
dent
indentation
Strong
depression
hollow
nick
Weak
dimple

• verb (Context 3)

To make a dent, hollow, or impression in a surface by striking or pressing it.

Usage Example

"Dropping the heavy cast-iron skillet accidentally dinted the soft pine floorboards."

Strongest
dent
indent
Strong
nick
pit
Weak
dimple

Opposites of dint

The opposite of dint shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bulge
smooth
protrusion
bump
flatten
See all opposites of dint

• Nearby Words

dinnerware
dino
dinosaur
dint
diocesan
diocese
diode

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dint. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dint
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