Definitions

1. noun

a mark left by a blow or pressure, especially a discoloration of the skin caused by injury

“She had a bruise on her knee from falling on the pavement.”

2. verb

to damage or injure (something) slightly, especially by a blow

“The car was bruised in the accident, but it still ran.”

3. verb

to force (something) into a smaller space, so that it is crushed or deformed

“The heavy boxes were bruised when the movers tried to fit them into the small elevator.”