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bruise

vbbruised  bruis*ing vt  1  :  to inflict a bruise on  :  CONTUSE  2  :  WOUND, INJUREesp  :  to inflict psychological hurt on vi  :  to undergo bruising <she s easily> 
n 1  :  an injury transmitted through unbroken skin to underlying tissue causing rupture of small blood vessels and escape of blood into the tissue with resulting discoloration  :  CONTUSION  2  :  an injury or hurt (as to the feelings or the pride) .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:   brace  bur·sa 

 
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