bruise
verb (used with object)
to injure by striking or pressing, without breaking the skin.
bruises
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pluralof bruise.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof bruise (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
bruiseverb (used with object)to injure by striking or pressing, without breaking the skin.
Example Sentences
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When people notice his plentiful bruises, Almásy makes up excuses, leading them to think he’s a klutz.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
He keeps going to the doctor, has bruises on both hands, and brags about passing dementia tests.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
The press is full of uninformed speculation about bruises on his hands and puffy ankles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
The flat below was badly damaged, and a woman and her teenage son remain in hospital with bruises and minor burns.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Her scrapes and bruises were all superficial, and she cleaned them off as much as she could.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
