: 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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Next is a visit from a bruised and humbled Atletico Madrid, desperate to make amends for its opening blowout defeat.
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 16 June 2025
But the troubles persisted, as the baby entered the world already suffering from major injuries, including a brain bleed that led to a bruised and swollen head, the filing says.
—Olivia Lloyd, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
The jury was shown video evidence of Jane's injuries, which included a bruised eye and welts on her forehead.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
Gin combines with a palo santo distillate and bruised cucumber for a smooth, lightly smokey, and refreshingly crisp sip.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 16 June 2025
But the troubles persisted, as the baby entered the world already suffering from major injuries, including a brain bleed that led to a bruised and swollen head, the filing says.
—Olivia Lloyd, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
The jury was shown video evidence of Jane's injuries, which included a bruised eye and welts on her forehead.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
Gin combines with a palo santo distillate and bruised cucumber for a smooth, lightly smokey, and refreshingly crisp sip.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
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“Bruised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bruised. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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