ding vs dent

ding and dent both are nouns.

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

As nouns, ding and dent are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of ding include gouge, nick.

ding (noun)	dent (noun)
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)	an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
a ringing sound	an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
	a depression scratched or carved into a surface

ding (verb)	dent (verb)
go `ding dong', like a bell	make a depression into