An injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels. noun
She had a large bruise on her arm after bumping into the door.
The child fell off his bike and got a bruise on his knee.
To inflict an injury on the skin that results in a bruise. verb
He bruised his shin when he accidentally kicked the table.
The apple bruised easily when it was dropped on the floor.
To damage or hurt emotionally. verb
The harsh criticism bruised her confidence.
He was emotionally bruised after the breakup.