Synonyms: contusion
Definition: the action of bruising
Usage: the bruise resulted from a contusion
Similar words: hit, hitting, striking
Definition: the act of contacting one thing with another
Usage: repeated hitting raised a large bruise; after three misses she finally got a hit
Definition: an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
Similar words: trauma, hurt, injury, harm
Definition: any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.