Bruised: meaning, definitions and examples

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bruised

[ bruːzd ]

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injury

Having a bruise or bruises. Bruised means that the skin has been injured and has turned purple, blue, or yellow.

Synonyms

contused, injured

Examples of usage

My arm was bruised after I fell off my bike.
She had a bruised cheek from the accident.

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emotion

To be emotionally hurt or upset by something. Bruised refers to feeling upset or wounded emotionally.

Synonyms

hurt, wounded

Examples of usage

He felt bruised by his friend's betrayal.
Her ego was bruised after the criticism.

Translations

Translations of the word "bruised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 machucado

🇮🇳 नील

🇩🇪 geprellt

🇮🇩 memar

🇺🇦 синців

🇵🇱 posiniaczony

🇯🇵 打撲

🇫🇷 meurtri

🇪🇸 magullado

🇹🇷 morarmış

🇰🇷 멍든

🇸🇦 مكدوم

🇨🇿 pohmožděný

🇸🇰 pomliaždený

🇨🇳 瘀伤

🇸🇮 podplut

🇮🇸 marinn

🇰🇿 көгерген

🇬🇪 დაზიანებული

🇦🇿 göyərmiş

🇲🇽 magullado

Word origin

The word 'bruised' originated from Middle English 'brusen', which meant to crush, injure, or damage. It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. The concept of bruising has been known throughout history as a common result of physical injury, leading to discoloration of the skin. Over time, the word has also been applied to emotional injuries, indicating feelings of hurt or distress.