bruise meaning and definition

BRUISE noun

Definition of bruise (noun)

1. an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
   • synonyms: contusion

BRUISE verb

Definition of bruise (verb)

1. injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
   • "I bruised my knee"
   • synonyms: contuse
2. hurt the feelings of
   • "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"
   • synonyms: hurt, injure, offend, spite, wound
3. break up into small pieces for food preparation
   • "bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
4. damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
   • "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"