Meaning of the word bruises in English

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bruises

US /bruːzɪz/
UK /bruːzɪz/

Plural Noun

injuries appearing as an area of discoloration on the skin, typically caused by a blow or impact that ruptures underlying blood vessels

Example:
After the fall, she had several painful bruises on her legs.
The boxer's face was covered in cuts and bruises.

Verb

inflict a bruise on (someone or something)

Example:
He fell and managed to bruise his knee quite badly.
The harsh words seemed to bruise her spirit.