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BRUISES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Bruises.

Bruises - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contusion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
harmhurtinjurytrauma
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bruises - as a verb

Injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

Example: "I bruised my knee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contuse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
injurewound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hurt the feelings of

Example: "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurtinjureoffendspitewound
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraise
Hyponyms (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

"She had several bruises on her legs from the fall."
"The boxer had multiple bruises on his face after the intense match."
"My brother's arm was covered in bruises after the car accident."
"The child cried in pain as the nurse examined his bruises."
"The patient complained of persistent bruises on her arms and legs."
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Word Game Points

Is BRUISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bruises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRUISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BRUISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bruises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRUISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BRUISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bruises is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRUISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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