Meaning & Definition of Bruise in English

1. An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

1. Injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

• "I bruised my knee"

2. Hurt the feelings of

• "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"

• "This remark really bruised my ego"

3. Break up into small pieces for food preparation

• "Bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"

4. Damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure

• "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"