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bruise
noun
verb
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
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bɹuːz
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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”
verb
break up into small pieces for food preparation
“bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them”
verb
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
“I bruised my knee”
verb
hurt the feelings of
“She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests”
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The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them
bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them
I bruised my knee
She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests
This remark really bruised my ego
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