Dictionary Check: bruise
"bruise" is a valid word!
Scrabble
8
points
Words with Friends
10
points
Definition
noun
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
verb
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Example:
"I bruised my knee"
verb
hurt the feelings of
Example:
"She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"
verb
break up into small pieces for food preparation
Example:
"bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
verb
damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
Example:
"The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"
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