🤕bruise

noun/verb
/bruːz/

Meaning

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

Example Sentences

He got a bruise on his arm after falling.

Example Expressions

black and blue

Synonyms

contusion, mark, wound, injury, hurt

Antonyms

heal, mend

Collocations

serious bruise, minor bruise, bruise easily

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