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bruise

[bruːz]

bruise Definition

an injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.

Using bruise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bruise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She had a nasty bruise on her leg after falling down the stairs.

  • Example

    He got a bruise on his arm from playing football.

  • Example

    The boxer had several bruises on his face after the fight.

bruise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bruise

Phrases with bruise

  • show one's bruises

    to reveal one's vulnerabilities or weaknesses

    Example

    After the divorce, she was hesitant to show her bruises to anyone.

  • a feeling of being hurt or humiliated

    Example

    After being rejected by the company, he had a bruised ego.

  • a difficult or challenging experience

    Example

    The team had a bruising encounter with their rivals, but managed to come out on top.

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Summary: bruise in Brief

A 'bruise' [bruːz] is a type of injury that appears as a discoloured area on the skin, caused by ruptured blood vessels due to a blow or impact. It is commonly seen in sports and accidents, and can be painful. Phrases like 'show one's bruises' and 'a bruised ego' use the term metaphorically to denote vulnerability or emotional hurt.

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