an injury that doesnt break the skin but results in some discoloration
[ Syn: contusion ]
bruise (n.)
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of; I bruised my knee
[ Syn: contuse ]
hurt the feelings of; She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests; This remark really bruised my ego
break up into small pieces for food preparation; bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them'
damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure; The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them'