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contusion

noun

The action of bruising

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Word length
9
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
11

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noun

  1. The action of bruising

    “The bruise resulted from a contusion”

noun

  1. An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

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The bruise resulted from a contusion

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