bruise

noun
UK: /bruːz/
US: /bruːz/

  1. An injury where the skin turns purple or blue after being hit.

    1. She got a bad bruise on her arm after she fell.
    2. The doctor examined the bruise to determine the extent of the internal injury.

  2. A mark on a fruit or vegetable caused by being damaged.

    1. This apple has a bruise on it, so I won't buy it.
    2. Handle the peaches carefully to avoid causing a bruise on their delicate skin.

Synonyms

contusion welt injure wound
bruise transitive-verb

  1. To cause a bruise on someone or something.

    1. I bruised my knee when I tripped.
    2. Be careful not to bruise the peaches when you pack them in the box.

  2. To hurt someone's feelings.

    1. His harsh words bruised her ego.
    2. The constant criticism began to bruise his confidence and self-esteem.
bruise intransitive-verb

  1. To develop a bruise.

    1. My skin bruises easily.
    2. The apple will bruise if you don't handle it gently.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bruise" in English means: An injury where the skin turns purple or blue after being hit., A mark on a fruit or vegetable caused by being damaged..

The phonetic transcription of "bruise" is /bruːz/ in British English and /bruːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bruise": contusion, welt, injure, wound.

Example usage of "bruise": "She got a bad bruise on her arm after she fell.". More examples on the page.