bruising
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/ˈbɹuːzɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
- To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.
- Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.“Bananas bruise easily.”
- To become bruised.“I bruise easily.”
noun
- A violent physical attack on a person.“You'd better shut up or you'll get a bruising.”
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