bruising

US /ˈbruː.zɪŋ/
UK /ˈbruː.zɪŋ/
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an injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact that ruptures underlying blood vessels

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He had a large bruising on his arm after the fall.
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The doctor examined the bruising on her leg.
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contusionhematomadiscolorationmarkblemish
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causing or characterized by bruising

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The boxer delivered a series of bruising blows.
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It was a bruising encounter for both teams.
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harshseveretoughdemandingstrenuous
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bruise