Definition of "bruise" in İngilizce

verb

1. (transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.

2. (transitive) To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.

3. (intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.

   • Bananas bruise easily.

4. (intransitive) To become bruised.

   • I bruise easily.

5. (intransitive) To fight with the fists; to box.

6. (transitive, figurative) To harm or injure somebody's feelings or self-esteem.

   • Her thoughtless remarks bruised my ego.
   • I was bruised by such wanton criticism.

7. (transitive) To impair (gin) by shaking rather than stirring.

noun

1. A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.

2. A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.