black eye Synonyms

black eye Meaning

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black eye (n)

a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye

a bad reputation

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

black eye Sentence Examples

  1. She sported a black eye after an unfortunate accident during the basketball game.
  2. Despite his efforts to conceal it, the telltale signs of a black eye were evident beneath his sunglasses.
  3. Getting into a fight at the bar left him with a nasty black eye and a bruised ego.
  4. The boxer's opponent landed a powerful punch, resulting in a swelling black eye.
  5. She felt self-conscious about her black eye and tried to cover it up with makeup.
  6. After the accident, he woke up with a throbbing headache and a forming black eye.
  7. The black eye served as a stark reminder of the dangers of participating in contact sports without proper protection.
  8. He received a black eye as a consequence of his clumsiness, tripping over the coffee table in the dark.
  9. Despite the black eye, she maintained her composure and carried on with her duties as if nothing had happened.
  10. The school bully gave him a menacing look, threatening to give him another black eye if he dared to report the incident.

FAQs About the word black eye

a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye, a bad reputation, an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

stigma, dishonor, disgrace, infamy, shame, discredit,guilt, opprobrium, brand, odium

modesty, award, honor, honor, right, purity,credit, right, award, purity

She sported a black eye after an unfortunate accident during the basketball game.

Despite his efforts to conceal it, the telltale signs of a black eye were evident beneath his sunglasses.

Getting into a fight at the bar left him with a nasty black eye and a bruised ego.

The boxer's opponent landed a powerful punch, resulting in a swelling black eye.