PITTING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

pitting

verb

Definition of pitting

present participle of pit

as in denting

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The detention of Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu on Thursday risks clouding Lusaka’s credentials as a relatively stable southern African democracy and denting investor confidence in Africa’s second-largest copper producer.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Fiberglass Fiberglass garage doors are lightweight and resistant to denting, but the surface can be more delicate than steel or aluminum.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

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