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 the consequences of a geopolitical crisis roils oil markets and bruises the bond market, it is only a matter of time before equities get hit,” Brooks of XTB added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
When people notice his plentiful bruises, Almásy makes up excuses, leading them to think he’s a klutz.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
The trade brawl could leave both countries with more bruises than a hockey fight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Cook took bruises and beatings during his investigations, which saw him tackle injustice and stand up for victims of crime.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
She held Akira away from her and took in all her scrapes and bruises.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
