There was one word that would fit the meaning of indentation and desperation. This word would be 'rash' and also fits the four letter length.
dent
dent
There are four common types of indentation: Block indentation, where text is indented to separate it from the surrounding content. Hanging indentation, where the first line of a paragraph is not indented, but subsequent lines are. First-line indentation, where only the first line of a paragraph is indented. Left and right indentation, where both the left and right margins of a paragraph are indented.
The four letter word that means, "I forbid," is veto.veto
The four letter word is dawn.
fern
Exit
A four letter word meaning the foundation of something is base.
Kiss.
huge
anti
stun