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   bruised

   /bro͞ozd/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or body part) having a bruise or bruises: "a bruised knee"
   • ▪ (of a fruit, vegetable, or plant) having a mark or marks indicating an area of damage: "misshapen pears and bruised apples"
   • ▪ (of a person's feelings) hurt: "they're nursing some bruised pride following the first defeat of the tour"
   • 2. (of food) having been crushed or pounded: "the mix contains bruised oats"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBRUISED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / bruːzd / us / bruːzd / Add to word list. having bruises: a bruised shoulder / knee / elbow. She was badly bruised but otherwise unhurt. emotionally hurt as a result of a bad experience: Divorce generally leaves both partners feeling bruised. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Skin complaints & blemishes. acne rosacea.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bruisedBruised Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BRUISED is having a bruise or many bruises : damaged or wounded by or as if by being struck. How to use bruised in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBRUISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by something: covered in bruises His arms and back were covered in bruises. cuts and bruises She had a few cuts and bruises, but nothing serious. One or two of the peaches had bruises on them. Synonym.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › bruisedBruised - definition of bruised by The Free Dictionary

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   An injury to underlying tissues or bone in which the skin is not broken, often characterized by ruptured blood vessels and discolorations. 2. A similar injury to plant tissue, often resulting in discoloration or spoilage. 3. A painful feeling caused by or associated with an experience.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bruiseBruise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BRUISE is an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion. How to use bruise in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBRUISED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. injured in a way that causes discoloration to the skin. I escaped with severely bruised legs. bruised tomatoes and cucumbers. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of 'bruised' in a sentence. bruised.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBRUISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BRUISE meaning: 1. an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, often as a result…. Learn more.