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bruise in WordNet English dictionary
noun- an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
bruise contusion
verb- damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
"The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"
bruise
- break up into small pieces for food preparation
"bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
bruise
- injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
"I bruised my knee"
bruise contuse
- hurt the feelings of
"She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"
hurt wound injure bruise offend spite
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