Bruise has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
2
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
Verb
1
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
"I bruised my knee"
2
hurt the feelings of
"She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"
"This remark really bruised my ego"
3
break up into small pieces for food preparation
"bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
4
damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
"The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"
5
To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
Example Sentences
"I bruised my knee"
verb
"She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"
verb
"This remark really bruised my ego"
verb
"bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
verb
"The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"
verb
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