Meaning of bruise

Definition of bruise

(noun) an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

(verb) injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of; "I bruised my knee"

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"

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