Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Bruise.
How to pronounce bruise:
US
Bruise - as a noun
Bruise - as a verb
Injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example: "I bruised my knee"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contuseHypernyms (Closely Related)
injurewoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hurt the feelings of
Example: "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurtinjureoffendspitewoundHypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraiseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Break up into small pieces for food preparation
Example: "Bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
Damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
Example: "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"
Example Sentences
"He had a bruise on his leg from playing soccer."
"She had a large bruise on her arm after falling off her bike."
"The boxer had multiple bruises on his face after the fight."
"I slipped on the ice and ended up with a nasty bruise on my backside."
"The child had a bruise on their forehead after running into a wall."
Word Game Points
Is BRUISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bruise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRUISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BRUISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bruise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBRUISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is BRUISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bruise is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBRUISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
