Definitions
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.
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.nounA violent physical attack on a person."You'd better shut up or you'll get a bruising."