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bruise
verb(bruise)injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Synonyms: contuse,
Examples:
I bruised my knee.
bruise
verb(bruise)hurt the feelings of
Examples:
This remark really bruised my ego.
bruise
noun(bruise)an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
Synonyms: contusion,
bruise
verb(bruise)break up into small pieces for food preparation
Examples:
Bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them.
bruise
verb(bruise)damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
Examples:
The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them.