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Vocabulary Entry
bruising
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To cause a bruise or to suffer a bruise.
Example Sentences
"He bruised his arm when he bumped into the door."
"She was careful not to bruise the fruit while packing."
"The athlete bruises easily after intense workouts."
N
noun
An injury appearing as a dark mark on the skin, typically caused by impact.
Example Sentences
"She had a bruise on her leg from the soccer game."
"He noticed a bruise developing on his arm after the fall."
"The child cried after getting a bruise from playing rough."