BLACK EYES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

black eyes

noun

plural of black eye

as in odiums

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Noun

The trademarking of Trump To their discredit, according to voting records, Senate Democrats Kristen Arrington, Tracie Davis, Barbara Sharief and Shevrin Jones initially voted for the bill in committees.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
No discredit to the movie, obviously.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026

Definition of discredit

Noun

The lightweight carbon steel body heats water quickly while remaining easier to lift than cast iron alternatives, and the durable porcelain enamel resists rust and scratches.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Cars have destroyed one-third of the roughly 70 planters the city installed back in 2020 and marred the survivors with chips, scratches and dents.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of scratches

Noun

According to the lawsuit, the toddler was taken to the emergency room later that day for evaluation of blunt head trauma and was diagnosed with a concussion, traumatic brain injury and facial abrasions.

— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
One of the four juvenile passengers was also transported as a precaution after suffering minor abrasions, while the remaining three were released to family members at the scene.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of abrasions

Noun

The agency also recommends those at higher risk for infection wear water shoes or clothes in coastal water to prevent cuts and scrapes.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026
Three people were in the silver Chevrolet truck, and all managed to escape with minor cuts and scrapes, the sheriff’s office said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

Definition of scrapes

Noun

Just keep in mind that the award price could change if a stopover bumps the distance of your flight into the next price band.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Vintage’s startup speed has resulted in some bumps in the road, namely a trademark infringement lawsuit from Ford.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

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