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    bruised
    /bro͞ozd/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person or body part) having a bruise or bruises: "a bruised knee"
    • 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

    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

    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

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

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

    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.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › bruiseBRUISE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Bruise definition: to injure by striking or pressing, without breaking the skin. See examples of BRUISE used in a sentence.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbruised - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    badly affected by something and feeling unhappy and less confident because of it. a bruised ego. Check pronunciation: bruised. Definition of bruised adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbruise noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    noun. /bruːz/ a blue, brown or purple mark that appears on the skin after somebody has fallen, been hit, etc. His legs were covered in bruises. She suffered only minor cuts and bruises. a huge bruise over his eye. Synonyms injure. Extra Examples. Topics Health problems b2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBRUISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A bruise is an injury which appears as a purple mark on your body, although the skin is not broken. How did you get that bruise on your cheek? She was treated for cuts and bruises.