commot

/kɑmɒt, kəˈmɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

a bruise or injury, especially one caused by a blow

“The commot on his cheekbone was painful to the touch.”

2. verb

to cause or get a bruise or injury, especially one caused by a blow

“He commoted his knee on the sharp rock while hiking.”

Synonyms

  • bruise
  • contusion

Antonyms

  • heal
  • recovery