English dictionary

contusion

/k/@/n't/u//Z//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

noun.state

Synonyms bruise

Source: WordNet 3.0
the action of bruising

noun.act

Examples
The bruise resulted from a contusion.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act or process of beating, bruising, or pounding; the state of being beaten or bruised.

noun

Source: webster1913