Definition of Bruise

Noun

  • an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

Verb

  • damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
    "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"
  • break up into small pieces for food preparation
    "bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
  • hurt the feelings of
    "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"
    "This remark really bruised my ego"
  • injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
    "I bruised my knee"
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Unscramble bruise

76 unscramble word found using the letters bruise.

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