bruise

/bɹˈuːz/

/ˈbɹuz/

to bruise

MAIN VERB

to make injuries, particularly ones caused by a blow appear on the skin and cause discoloration

synonyms : contuse

damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure

break up into small pieces for food preparation

hurt the feelings of

synonyms : hurt

Bruise

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

synonyms : contusion

Examples

1. The baseball got him in the ribs and left a bruise.

2. Bruises are no fun.

3. Bruises appeared all over her body.

4. My mind is bruised.