bruise

noun

1
damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them
2
break up into small pieces for food preparation
bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them
3
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
I bruised my knee
4
hurt the feelings of
She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests
This remark really bruised my ego

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