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injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of;
"I bruised my knee"
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hurt the feelings of;
"She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"
"This remark really bruised my ego"
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break up into small pieces for food preparation;
"bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
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damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure;
"The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"