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modřina — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bruise noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.

Senses

modřina is used for these senses in English:

  • bruise A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.

bruise — full definition

  1. noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
  2. verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
  3. verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.

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