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BRUISING Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word bruising. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word bruising. (close relations)
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contuse
verbv
verb

• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

contusion
nounn
noun

• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

• the action of bruising

hurt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury

• psychological suffering

• feelings of mental or physical pain

• a damage or loss

• the act of damaging something or someone

adjective satellite

• suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle

• damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value

verb

• be the source of pain

• give trouble or pain to

• cause emotional anguish or make miserable

• cause damage or affect negatively

• hurt the feelings of

• feel physical pain

• be in pain

injure
verbv
verb

• cause injuries or bodily harm to

• hurt the feelings of

• cause damage or affect negatively

offend
verbv
verb

• cause to feel resentment or indignation

• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• hurt the feelings of

spite
verb, nounv, n
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

verb

• hurt the feelings of

wound
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

• a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat

• a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)

• the act of inflicting a wound

adjective satellite

• put in a coil

verb

• cause injuries or bodily harm to

• hurt the feelings of

Best Hypernyms For BRUISING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bruising, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CONTUSE

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