forbruise

/ˈfɒrbruːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to bruise again, typically after a previous injury has healed

“The patient forbruised their ankle during the sports tournament.”

2. verb

to cause a bruise or injury to (someone or something)

“She forbruised her elbow on the sharp edge of the table.”

Synonyms

  • rebruise
  • reinjure

Antonyms

  • cure
  • heal