bruise
verb (used with object)
to injure by striking or pressing, without breaking the skin.
has bruised
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present perfectof bruise (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ultra-fast delivery services multiplied during the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted by demand from shoppers stuck at home, but a stronger than expected return to physical stores has bruised performance for Getir and other online-only retailers.
From Reuters ● Aug. 22, 2023
The 85-year-old Petty, who is officially Legacy’s ambassador, said Saturday he has bruised feelings and little say in the direction of the race team since Johnson bought into the ownership group.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2023
But if “Finding Neverland” has bruised his reputation at times, it’s also been worth it, he says — a passion project that he says often leaves him in tears when the curtain comes down.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2015
He also said he wouldn't resign despite a review that has bruised the school's reputation both academically and athletically.
From Newsweek ● Sep. 30, 2010
"Prince Rupert, by a chance, has bruised his head, and cannot get cured," says one of the Hatton correspondents in December.
From Rupert Prince Palatine by Eva Scott
