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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 definition: 1. past simple and past participle of bend 2. curved and not straight or flat: 3. (especially of a…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of BENT is unenclosed grassland. How to use bent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Bent.

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   bent (out of shape),Informal. angry or upset: Also bent up. I like that you can share your thoughts on stuff and not get bent out of shape if I disagree. I don’t know why you’re so bent—I’m just a couple minutes late.

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   bent. ( bɛnt) adj. 1. not straight; curved. 2. ( foll by on) fixed (on a course of action); resolved (to); determined (to) 3. slang. a. dishonest; corrupt.

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   If someone is bent on doing something, especially something harmful, they are determined to do it.

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   If you have a knack or aptitude for doing something, you can say you have a bent for it. Perhaps you have a bent for woodworking, creating fabulous desserts, or writing poetry, you are good at it. The noun bent can also refer to a strong inclination to react to something in a specific manner.

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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.

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   BENT meaning: 1. curved and not now straight or flat: 2. determined to do something or get something: 3. not…. Learn more.

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11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    BEND definition: 1. to (cause to) curve: 2. to move your body or part of your body so that it is not straight: 3…. Learn more.