Bruise Synonyms

bro͝oz
An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. contusion
  2. black-and-blue mark
  3. black eye
  4. ecchymosis
  5. petechia
  6. blister
  7. discoloration
  8. laceration
  9. abrasion
  10. wound
  11. swelling
  12. shiner
  13. lividity
  14. trauma
Injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. contuse
  2. hurt
  3. injure
  4. wound
  5. beat
  6. offend
  7. spite
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Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. black-and-blue
  2. livid

Words Related to Bruise

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Bruise Sentence Examples

  • She had a scab on her forehead over her left eye and a bruise on her cheek.

  • A very small bruise is called a petechia.

  • The most common sports injury is a bruise (contusion).

  • Even though she had a bruise, we only have her word that Shipton beat her.

  • On children with dark skin, the rash may look like a bruise.

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