bruise
[ˈbruːz]
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bruise
noun
- a dark and painful area on your skin that is caused by an injury
- a dark area on a plant or piece of fruit that has been damaged
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bruise
verb
- to cause a bruise on (part of a person's body, a piece of fruit, etc.) —often used as (be) bruised
- to get a bruise
- to hurt (someone's confidence, feelings, etc.) through speech or actions —usually used as (be) bruised
