Synonyms of contusions

contusions

noun

plural of contusion

as in bruises

a bodily injury in which small blood vessels are broken but the overlying skin is not

suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bruises
• scratches
• abrasions
• bumps
• scrapes
• lumps
• black eyes
• discolorations
• boo-boos
• hickeys

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contusions

The shattered glass allegedly caused multiple small lacerations to the victim's face, which were visible to officers during the report, along with multiple contusions to the face. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

The warrant states an autopsy found Murphy had contusions on her body in various stages of healing. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

For contusions, wear your shin guards. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026

Lee was charged with murder after the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office concluded homicidal violence could not be ruled out in Bravo’s death, with autopsy findings showing multiple abrasions and contusions and MDMA in her system. — Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026

However, the lawsuit states the autopsy report omitted references to physical injuries on her body, such as bruising and contusions. — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

He was hospitalized and suffered a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg, a spokesperson for Giuliani said at the time. — Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026

Her injuries included possible lower and upper extremity fractures, along with abrasions and contusions to the head, squad officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026

Spelling and the seven children were taken to the hospital via ambulances and treated for cuts, bruises, contusions, concussions and other injuries, according to TMZ, which first reported the incident. — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026