bruisenoun [ C ]
uk/bruːz/us/bruːz/B2 an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by something:
His arms and back were covered in bruises.
She had a few cuts and bruises but nothing serious.
One or two of the peaches had bruises on them.
More examples
- She's got a nasty bruise on her shin from when he kicked her.
- I've got a big purple bruise where I hit my leg against the corner of the table.
- He wasn't seriously injured - he just got a few cuts and bruises.
- Her legs were covered in scratches and bruises after her walk through the forest.
- The ride around the bay was wonderful - but it was weeks before my bruises went away!
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Skin complaints & blemishes
- boil
- calloused
- capillary telangiectasia
- cradle cap
- crusta lactea
- dandruff
- diaper rash
- heat rash
- hive
- jaundice
- pitted
- prickle
- pustule
- rash
- scabby
- scar
- sinus
- spotty
- ulcerated
- verruca
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bruiseverb [ I or T ]
uk/bruːz/us/bruːz/to develop a bruise or to cause someone or something to have a bruise:
How did you bruise your arm?
Bananas and other soft fruits bruise easily.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Skin complaints & blemishes
- boil
- calloused
- capillary telangiectasia
- cradle cap
- crusta lactea
- dandruff
- diaper rash
- heat rash
- hive
- jaundice
- pitted
- prickle
- pustule
- rash
- scabby
- scar
- sinus
- spotty
- ulcerated
- verruca
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Idiom(s)
bruise sb's ego