word
Bruise
Brooz
/ˈbruːz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bruise
Dictionary meaning
An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration.
Examples
- The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them.
- They told me to bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them.
Synonyms: contusion
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