noun
plural bruises
[count] a dark and painful area on your skin that is caused by an injury
a dark area on a plant or piece of fruit that has been damaged
verb
bruises; bruised; bruising
[+ obj] :to cause a bruise on (part of a person's body, a piece of fruit, etc.)
[no obj] :to get a bruise
[+ obj] :to hurt (someone's confidence, feelings, etc.) through speech or actions
usually used as (be) bruised