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bruise

noun as in black and blue mark under skin

verb as in break blood vessel or beat up

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Example Sentences

An autopsy found no significant trauma to his body, aside from a small bruise on the right side of his chest, according to the affidavit.

From BBC

It's been a bruising, emotional, and relentless week for the embattled Ukrainian president, as he fought to keep Western military support intact while reiterating his commitment to peace.

From BBC

Someone else took all the punches, bruises, fractures and concussions — America just held the towel and cashed the prize money.

From Salon

The big preconception in wrestling is that performers do not get hurt, Annabelle said, but she has the bruises to show this is not the case.

From BBC

Only the Russian billionaires end the film without a scratch — or bruise, broken nose or busted SUV.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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