Bruise Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Bruise

Meaning 1 : damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure

    Example : The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them

Meaning 2 : break up into small pieces for food preparation

    Example : bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them

Meaning 3 : an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

    Synonyms : contusion
Meaning 4 : hurt the feelings of

    Example : This remark really bruised my ego

    Synonyms : hurt,  injure,  offend,  spite,  wound
Meaning 5 : injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

    Example : I bruised my knee

    Synonyms : contuse

How to Pronounce Bruise

  • bruz