Definition
- (verb) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
- (verb) To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.
- (verb) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly. “Bananas bruise easily.”
- (verb) To become bruised. “I bruise easily.”
- (verb) To fight with the fists; to box.
Word stats
- Bruised contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
Words you can build
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Word neighbours
Other 7-letter words
- abalone
- abandon
- abashed
- abashes
- abasing
- abating
- abbrevs
- abdomen
- abducts
- abetted
- abetter
- abettor
- abiding
- ability
- abjured
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- abolish
- aborted
Words starting with BRU
- bruin
- bruins
- bruise
- bruiser
- bruisers
- bruises
- bruising
- brunch
- brunched
- brunches
- brunching
- brunet
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- brunette
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- brunt
- brush
- brushed
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Frequently asked questions
What does Bruised mean?
To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
How many letters are in Bruised?
Bruised has 7 letters.
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