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
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. black-and-blue
  2. livid

Words Related to Bruise

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

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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