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Bruise

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Meanings of Bruise

Verb

  • To hit someone so that their skin changes color, but it doesn't break.
  • To hurt the skin of fruit or vegetables by pressing or hitting them.
  • When fruit or vegetables get hurt from being handled too roughly.
  • To get a bruise on your skin.
  • To fight using your fists.

Noun

  • A purple or blue mark on your skin when you bump into something or get hit.
  • A dark spot on fruit or vegetables when they get squished or hit.

Explanation of the word: Bruise

A bruise is a spot on your skin that changes color when you hit or bump into something. It can look purple, blue, or green and it might feel sore.

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