Definitionen
1.VerbTo 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.VerbTo damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.
3.VerbOf fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly."Bananas bruise easily."
4.VerbTo become bruised."I bruise easily."
5.VerbTo fight with the fists; to box.
6.VerbTo harm or injure somebody's feelings or self-esteem."Her thoughtless remarks bruised my ego.; I was bruised by such wanton criticism."
7.VerbTo impair (gin) by shaking rather than stirring.
8.NounA purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
9.NounA dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.