Bruises

//ˈbɹuːzɪz//

Synonyms for "bruises" (83 found)

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Noun(1 words)

ecchymosis hurt abrasion abuse aggrieve anguish assault barb the dart bash batter beat beat up black black eye black-and-blue mark blemish

Strong matches (25)

blotch boo-boo buffet bump bung bung up chafe contuse contusion crush cut cut up damage discolor discoloration discolorment do violence to do wrong by do wrong to graze

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grieve harm hurt the feelings

Verb(2 words)

Related words (41)

ill-treat ill-use injure injury knock about maltreat manhandle mar mark mash masticate maul mishandle mistreat molest mouse outrage pain pierce pound

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prick pulp rough rough up savage scrape scratch shiner sore spot squash stab sting thrash soundly twist the knife welt wound

Verb(4 words)

injure offend spite wound

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The skin of peaches bruises easily.

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He had bruises all over after the fight.

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He was covered with bruises.

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I got bruises on both legs.

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