English dictionary
bruise
/br/u/z/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
Synonyms contusionSource: WordNet 3.0
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An injury to the flesh of animals, or to plants, fruit, etc., with a blunt or heavy instrument, or by collision with some other body; a contusion; as, a <i>bruise</i> on the head; <i>bruises</i> on fruit.
Source: webster1913
verb
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injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
ExamplesI bruised my knee.
Synonyms contuseSource: WordNet 3.0
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hurt the feelings of
ExamplesThis remark really bruised my ego.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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break up into small pieces for food preparation
ExamplesBruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
ExamplesThe customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To injure, as by a blow or collision, without laceration; to contuse; as, to <i>bruise</i> one's finger with a hammer; to <i>bruise</i> the bark of a tree with a stone; to <i>bruise</i> an apple by letting it fall.
Source: webster1913
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To fight with the fists; to box.
Source: webster1913