bruise

US /bruːz/
UK /bruːz/
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1.

an injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact that breaks underlying blood vessels

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He had a large bruise on his arm after falling.
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The apple had a soft bruise on one side.
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contusionhematomadiscolorationmarkblemish
1.

inflict a bruise on (body tissue)

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He fell and bruised his knee.
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Be careful not to bruise the fruit when you pick it.
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injuredamagediscolormarkblemish
2.

damage (someone's confidence, self-esteem, or feelings)

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His harsh words bruised her ego.
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The criticism bruised his confidence.
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hurtwoundoffendupsetdamage
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bruising