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to bruise
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to make injuries, particularly ones caused by a blow appear on the skin and cause discoloration
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damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
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break up into small pieces for food preparation
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hurt the feelings of
Bruise
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an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath
What is a "bruise"?
A bruise is a mark on the skin caused by injury, where blood vessels underneath the skin break and leak blood into the surrounding tissue. Typically, bruises appear as discolored patches ranging from blue and purple to yellow or green as they heal. They are often tender to the touch but usually fade away over time as the body reabsorbs the leaked blood and repairs the damaged tissue.
Example
The clumsy dancer accidentally bruised her partner's foot during the routine.
The impact of the fall bruised her shoulder, causing temporary pain.
A bump on the head may bruise and create a noticeable lump.
The collision with the soccer ball bruised his thigh, but he continued playing.
The collision with the doorframe caused her arm to bruise.
