bruising
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈbruːzɪŋ/
KK: /ˈbruːzɪŋ/
noun
Definition
An injury to the skin or body that causes discoloration, often due to a blow or impact.
Example
After the fall, she had a large bruising on her arm.
Conversation
Did you hear about the fight at the park yesterday?
Yeah, I heard it got pretty intense with some serious bruising.
That's really concerning; I hope nobody got seriously hurt.
Me too. Violence never solves anything.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
assault
attack
beating
Antonyms
peace
safety
protection
verb
Definition
To cause a mark on the skin by hitting or pressing it, resulting in discoloration.
Example
He fell and ended up bruising his arm.
Tense Forms
Past: bruised
Past Participle: bruised
Conversation
I can't believe how clumsy I was yesterday.
What happened? Did you end up bruising yourself?
Yeah, I tripped and fell — now I have a big bruise.
Root Explanation
Bruising → The word 'bruising' is derived from 'bruise' (from Old French *bruiser*, meaning to crush or break) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process). Thus, 'bruising' refers to the process of causing a bruise or the state of being bruised.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word 'bruiser' which means to crush, and remember that 'bruising' is the action of causing a bruise.
Visually Confused Words
brushing
brisling
rising
rushing
rousing
rinsing
raising
guising