bruises

Noun

• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
• plural of bruise

Verb

• injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
• hurt the feelings of
• break up into small pieces for food preparation
• damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
• third-person singular simple present indicative of bruise

Synonyms

bruise, contuse, contusion, hurt, injure, offend, spite, wound