Definition: an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
Main entry: bruise
Definition: damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
Usage: The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them
Main entry: bruise
Definition: break up into small pieces for food preparation
Usage: bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them
Definition: injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
Usage: I bruised my knee
Main entry: bruise, hurt, injure, offend, wound, spite
Definition: hurt the feelings of
Usage: She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests; This remark really bruised my ego