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