an injury that doesnt break the skin but results in some discoloration

[ Syn: contusion ]

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

[ Syn: hurt , wound , injure , offend , spite ]

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'