Bruising

Word BRUISING
Character 8
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈbɹuːzɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Bruising"

What do we mean by bruising?

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

Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.

To become bruised.

To fight with the fists; to box.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Bruising

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The word "bruising" in example sentences

• Rand Paul organiser in bruising tussle against protester• Barack Obama to campaign in Virginia this week• California Senate race looks brighter for Democrats ❋ Richard Adams (2010)

The bruising from the impact including the safety harness was really severe. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Faecal matter and toilet paper are never shown, perhaps reflecting American squeamishness, though evidence of anal intercourse and vaginal bruising is spoken of like tennis scores. ❋ Ben Barren (2005)

We dismissed it, thinking quite naturally that it was probably some bruising from the attack and since he was off the heavy duty pain killers, he was just feeling it for the first time. ❋ Desayunoencama (2004)

TIM LISTER, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Brussels Friday and what some describe as a bruising encounter. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Members of the 1922 Committee executive, who act as the shop stewards for the parliamentary party, predict that the mid-term bruising endured by Barack Obama will come early for Mr Cameron, probably this time next year. ❋ Unknown (2010)

21 Thus thou calledst to remembrance the lewdness of thy youth, in bruising thy teats by the Egyptians for the paps of thy youth. ❋ Unknown (1721)

The bruising is a problem, though, because it really has an impact on the appearance of sliced pears and - at the risk of sounding a bit silly - a cheese plate just doesn’t look the same with a bunch of bruised pears on it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There’s still some swelling and too much typing makes them ache, but the bruising is gone and they’re mostly useable again.) ❋ Unknown (2008)

National Football League divisional playoffs made many in his hometown of Wallaceburg, Ont., recall the bruising checks Suisham used to deliver at the rink. ❋ RACHEL BRADY (2011)

Resisting US pressure in what analysts called a bruising encounter with President Barack Obama in Washington this week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not stop building in West Bank areas it annexed to East Jerusalem. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Resisting U.S. pressure in what analysts called a bruising encounter with President Barack Obama in Washington this week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not stop building in West Bank areas it annexed to East Jerusalem. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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