Definition of bruises

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  • bruises is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • bruises is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • bruises is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of bruises

  • injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of (verb)

    Examples

    1. I bruised my knee

    Synonyms

    1. contuse
  • hurt the feelings of (verb)

    Examples

    1. This remark really bruised my ego

    Synonyms

    1. hurt
    2. injure
    3. offend
    4. spite
    5. wound
  • an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. contusion
  • break up into small pieces for food preparation (verb)

    Examples

    1. bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them
  • damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure (verb)

    Examples

    1. The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them

See definition of bruises in Merriam Webster