Make a dent in, maybe (6)
I believe the answer is:
damage
(Other definitions for damage that I've seen before include "Deface, harm" , "Impair or cause injury to" , "Detrimental effect" , "Mar" , "Harm, impair" .)
I believe the answer is:
damage
(Other definitions for damage that I've seen before include "Deface, harm" , "Impair or cause injury to" , "Detrimental effect" , "Mar" , "Harm, impair" .)