: having a bruise or many bruises
a badly bruised fighter
a bruised apple
: damaged or wounded by or as if by being struck
a bruised ego
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Rushed to a hospital, he was treated for another concussion and bruised ribs.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The superstar forward missed Game 1 because of a bruised right knee and injured his ankle late in Game 2.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Durant missed the opener of the series because of a bruised right knee.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Now his bruised body was twisted, lying on the floor with his head against the bed frame.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The superstar forward missed Game 1 because of a bruised right knee and injured his ankle late in Game 2.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Durant missed the opener of the series because of a bruised right knee.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Now his bruised body was twisted, lying on the floor with his head against the bed frame.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Bruised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bruised. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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