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bruising

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ɐmɐsɐˈduɾɐ/a·mas·sa·du·ra

Definition

1

The act or effect of bruising; a bruise, contusion.

Usage examples

“The fall caused a bruising on his knee.”
“The bruising on the fruit indicated it was overripe.”

Common combinations

bruise on the armpainful bruise