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bruising

[ˈbruːzɪŋ]

bruising Definition

  • 1the action or an instance of bruising
  • 2an injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels

Using bruising: Examples

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

  • Example

    The bruising on his arm suggested he had fallen.

  • Example

    She had a nasty bruising on her leg after the accident.

  • Example

    The boxer had a bruising fight with his opponent.

bruising Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bruising

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Summary: bruising in Brief

Bruising [ˈbruːzɪŋ] is either the action or instance of bruising, or an injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels. It is often accompanied by pain and swelling, and can take several days to heal.

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