Two years of poor rains have severely dented food production.

The Gulf war has severely dented business and consumer confidence.

Her spirit had been severely dented by the shocks of the past twelve hours.

The trophy was severely dented, and cost hundreds of pounds to repair.

Benny's head was severely dented, actually staved in, on one side.

That achievement was severely dented on Sept. 11, and our civilization is less civilized as a result.

There's no denying that confidence has still been severely dented, despite the rescue loan.

But at a stroke the Chancellor has severely dented our efforts.

His stock would sink among the men and morale would be severely dented.

By the evening recess Alterith's early jubilation at his successes was severely dented.