🩺contusion

noun
/kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

Meaning

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

Example Sentences

The boxer had several contusions after the match.

Synonyms

bruise, injury, mark, hematoma

Antonyms

healing, recovery

Collocations

suffer a contusion, contusion on leg, minor contusion

Related Vocabularies

The gradual destruction or diminution of something by natural forces.
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careful and persistent work or effort; conscientiousness in paying proper attention
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
fine strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

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