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BRUISED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Bruised.

Bruised - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contusion11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
harm9hurt7injury16trauma8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bruised - as a verb

Injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

Example: "I bruised my knee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contuse9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
injure13wound9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hurt the feelings of

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurt7injure13offend13spite7wound9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5
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 a bruised arm from falling off her bike."
"The boxer walked out of the ring with a bruised face."
"The bruised apple had fallen from the tree."
"He had a bruised ego after failing the exam."
"The athlete had a bruised knee from the impact."
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Word Game Points

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

BRUISED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BRUISED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bruised is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRUISED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BRUISED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bruised is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRUISED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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