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

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