dent vs slit

dent and slit both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dent	Yes	No	Yes	No
slit	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, dent and slit are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of dent include incision, prick, scratch.

dent (noun)	slit (noun)
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)	a long narrow opening
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)	obscene terms for female genitals
a depression scratched or carved into a surface	a narrow fissure
	a depression scratched or carved into a surface

dent (verb)	slit (verb)
make a depression into	cut a slit into
	make a clean cut through