bruise (Meaning)
bruise (n)
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
bruise (v)
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
hurt the feelings of
break up into small pieces for food preparation
damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
bruise (v. t.)
To injure, as by a blow or collision, without laceration; to contuse; as, to bruise one's finger with a hammer; to bruise the bark of a tree with a stone; to bruise an apple by letting it fall.
To break; as in a mortar; to bray, as minerals, roots, etc.; to crush.
bruise (v. i.)
To fight with the fists; to box.
bruise (n.)
An injury to the flesh of animals, or to plants, fruit, etc., with a blunt or heavy instrument, or by collision with some other body; a contusion; as, a bruise on the head; bruises on fruit.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bruise
bruise Sentence Examples
- The mascot of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), is a bear named Joe Bruin.
- In folklore, the term "bruin" often refers to a bear, representing strength and resilience.
- The story of "The Three Bears" features a character named Bruin who discovers Goldilocks in his home.
- Bruin, the bear in the fairy tale, is portrayed as both fearsome and gentle, depending on the version.
- Bruin lumbered through the forest, searching for berries to eat.
- The children's book series "Corduroy" follows the adventures of a stuffed bear named Corduroy, also referred to as Bruin.
- Bruin hibernated in his den during the winter months, emerging in the springtime to forage for food.
- In medieval literature, the character Reynard the Fox often outwits Bruin the bear in humorous tales.
- The expression "bear with me" is a request for patience, originating from the idea of Bruin's slow movements.
- Bruin's image is frequently used in sports team logos and merchandise, symbolizing power and determination.
FAQs About the word bruise
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration, injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of, hurt the feelings of, break up into small
bump, contusion,scratch,abrasion, scrape, hickey,lump, boo-boo, discoloration, black eye
No antonyms found.
The mascot of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), is a bear named Joe Bruin.
In folklore, the term "bruin" often refers to a bear, representing strength and resilience.
The story of "The Three Bears" features a character named Bruin who discovers Goldilocks in his home.
Bruin, the bear in the fairy tale, is portrayed as both fearsome and gentle, depending on the version.
