noun

bruising

BROO-zihng

noun

A pattern or area of bruises on the skin.

"The doctor noted extensive bruising on his arm."

adj

Physically or emotionally harsh; punishing.

"It was a bruising defeat for the home team."

How to Use Bruising

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the bruises themselves, or (as an adjective) something rough and punishing.

Common pairings

extensive bruising a bruising encounter

more bruising comparative, bruisings plural, most bruising superlative

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The doctor noted extensive _____ on his arm.

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