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bruise
[brooz]
verb (used with object)
to injure by striking or pressing, without breaking the skin.
The blow bruised his arm. Her pinching bruised the peaches.
to injure or hurt slightly, as with an insult or unkind remark.
to bruise a person's feelings.
to crush (drugs or food) by beating or pounding.
Metalworking., to injure the surface of (an ingot or finished object) by collision.
verb (used without object)
to develop or bear a discolored spot on the skin as the result of a blow, fall, etc.
to become injured slightly.
His feelings bruise easily.
noun
an injury due to bruising; contusion.
bruise
/ bruːz /
verb
(also intr) to injure (tissues) without breaking the skin, usually with discoloration, or (of tissues) to be injured in this way
to offend or injure (someone's feelings) by an insult, unkindness, etc
to damage the surface of (something), as by a blow
to crush (food, etc) by pounding or pressing
noun
a bodily injury without a break in the skin, usually with discoloration; contusion
Other Word Forms
- unbruised adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of bruise1
Example Sentences
The British number one will soon begin preparations in earnest for next season, having only been able to play one singles match since Wimbledon because of bone bruising in his left arm.
So while his commitment to the national team was questioned last summer, he has paid his dues — sometimes with blood and bruises.
That left the Jets as the only winless team left in the NFL after their bruising 37-22 defeat by the Cowboys.
“But there is nothing mutual about a relationship where one person holds all the power and the other ends bloodied and bruised.”
"He was just covered from head to toe in bruises," Ms Shone said.
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