Bruise — synonyms, definition

1. bruise (Noun)

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bruise (Noun) — An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discolouration.

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2. bruise (Verb)

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bruise (Verb) — Injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of. ex. "I bruised my knee"

bruise (Verb) — Cause (somebody) emotional pain or offence. ex. "This remark really bruised my ego"

bruise (Verb) — (cooking) break up into small pieces for food preparation. ex. "bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"

bruise (Verb) — Damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure. ex. "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"

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