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   bent

   /bɛnt/

   verb

   • 1. past and past participle of bend

   adjective

   • 1. sharply curved or having an angle: "a piece of bent wire" Similar twistedcrookedwarpedcontorteddeformedmisshapenout of shapeirregularbowedarchedcurvedrecurvedangledhookedkinkedkinkyinformal:pretzeledOpposite straight
   • 2. determined to do or have: "a missionary bent on saving souls"
   • 3. dishonest; corrupt: informal British "a bent cop" Similar corruptcorruptiblebribablebuyablevenalfraudulentswindlinggraftingcriminallawlessvillainousdishonestunderhandunprincipledunscrupulousamoraldishonourableuntrustworthydouble-dealingrottenmalfeasantinformal:crookedshadytrickydodgyarchaic:hollow-heartedOpposite law-abiding
   • ▪ stolen.
   • 4. homosexual (typically used of a man). offensive British

   noun

   • 1. a natural talent or inclination: "a man of a religious bent"

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Bent can be a verb, an adjective, or a noun with different meanings. Learn how to use bent in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

   • English (US)

     BENT meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of bend 2....

   • Bent Spanish Translation

     BENT translate: pasado simple y participio pasado de "bend",...

   • Bent: Catalan Translation

     bent translate: passat i participi passat de “bend”,...

   • Bent: Korean Translation

     bent translate: “bend”의 과거, 과거 분사형, 구부러진, 휜. Learn more in...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bentBent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BENT is changed by bending out of an originally straight or even condition. How to use bent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Bent.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › bentBENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Bent can mean curved, crooked, determined, corrupt, crazy, or gay, depending on the context. It can also be a noun for personal inclination, capacity of endurance, or a type of grass. Learn more about the word history, origin, and usage of bent.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Bent has multiple meanings and uses in English, such as past tense of bend, adjective for curved or determined, noun for grass or homosexual, and slang for dishonest or eccentric. Learn the definitions, synonyms, examples, and usage of bent with Collins Dictionary.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of bent – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Bent can mean curved, determined, or not honest. Learn how to use it in different contexts and languages with examples and audio.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › bentBent - definition of bent by The Free Dictionary

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   Bent can be an adjective meaning curved, determined, or corrupt, or a noun meaning a type of grass or a personal inclination. Learn the meanings, synonyms, and usage of bent with examples and similes.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of bent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.