Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contuse
verb
/kənˈtjuːz/
Definition
To bruise or injure tissue without breaking the skin.
Examples
- He fell and contused his arm, resulting in a dark bruise.
- In sports, players often contuse their muscles during intense physical activity.
Meaning
Contusing means to cause a painful area on the body due to injury, typically where blood vessels are damaged, leading to discoloration.
Synonyms
- Bruise
- Injure
- Damage
