Meaning of 'bruise'

noun

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

Synonyms: contusion

verb

to damage by abrasion or pressure, such as plant tissue

Example: "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them."

verb

to break up into small pieces for food preparation

Example: "They told me to bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them."

verb

to injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

Example: "I bruised my knee when I fell down."

Synonyms: contuse

verb

to hurt the feelings of

Example: "I felt bad for bruising you with my harsh comments."

Synonyms: hurt