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Bruising: meaning, definitions and examples

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bruising

 

[ หˆbruหzษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

physical injury

Bruising refers to the discoloration of the skin that occurs when small blood vessels break and leak blood into the surrounding tissues, typically due to impact or injury. It often results in a blue or purple mark on the skin, which may change color as it heals. Bruises can vary in size and severity, and while they are usually harmless, they can sometimes indicate more serious underlying conditions. The healing process can take several days to weeks, depending on the severity of the bruise.

Synonyms

contusion, hematoma, injury, mark

Examples of usage

  • He showed me the bruising on his arm after he fell.
  • She was worried about the bruising after the mild collision.
  • The doctor checked the bruising for any signs of fractures.
Context #2 | Verb

to injure

To bruise means to inflict a bruise on someone or something. It can refer to causing physical trauma to the skin, but it may also be used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological hurt. Bruising can happen from direct blows, falls, or bumps, and signifies various degrees of damage depending on the force applied.

Synonyms

contuse, damage, hurt, injure

Examples of usage

  • Be careful not to bruise the fruit when packing.
  • He managed to bruise her feelings with his harsh words.
  • The athlete bruised his leg while training.

Translations

Translations of the word "bruising" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hematoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เคฒเคพ เคšเคŸเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bluterguss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siniak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ecchymose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moretรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท morarma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฏู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podlitina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ modrina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทคไผค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modrica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรกmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะบ ะถะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moretรณn

Etymology

The word 'bruise' originates from the Middle English term 'bruisen', which likely derived from the Old French word 'bruisier', meaning 'to break or crush'. It is believed to have its roots in the Latin 'frangere', meaning 'to break'. The use of the word has evolved over centuries, initially referring primarily to physical damage caused by impact, but has since broadened to include emotional or psychological damage as well. The concept of bruising is common across various cultures, highlighting the universal nature of physical injury and its representation in language. The transition of โ€˜bruisingโ€™ into its adjective form reflects the pervasive nature of this kind of injury in everyday experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,282, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.