English-Finnish translations for bruise

Definition of bruise

  • To strike , originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it
  • Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly
  • To become bruised
  • To fight with the fists; to box
  • A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow

Examples

  • Bananas bruise easily.
  • I bruise easily.

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