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bruising

nounfeminine/ɐmɐsɐˈduɾɐ/low

a·mas·sa·du·ra

Definition

The act or effect of bruising; a bruise, contusion.
The fall caused a bruising on his knee.
The bruising on the fruit indicated it was overripe.
Common collocations
bruise on the armpainful bruise

Etymology

Derivado de amassar + sufixo -dura.

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