bruises
nounUK /ˈbruːzɪz/
US /ˈbruːzɪz/
Dark spots on your skin that hurt a little when you bump into something.
She got bruises on her knees after falling off her bike.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To hurt a part of your body by hitting it against something.
He bruised his arm playing football.
3. To damage fruit so it gets soft and dark spots.
The peaches were bruised in the shopping bag.
4. To hurt someone's feelings.
Her unkind words bruised his pride.