помя́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

помя́ть is used for these senses in English:

• bruise (intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
• ding up (transitive, slang) To dent, bend, or injure.

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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