Synonyms for bruised

Verb

1. bruise, contuse, injure, wound
usage: injure the underlying soft tissue of bone of; "I bruised my knee"
2. hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite, arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
usage: hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised me ego"
3. bruise, crush
usage: break up into small pieces for food preparation; "bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
4. bruise, damage
usage: damage (plant tissue) by abrasion of pressure; "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"

Adjective

1. bruised, contused, contusioned, injured (vs. uninjured)
usage: injured without breaking the skin; "a cut forehead and bruised cheek"
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