English Explanatory Dictionary

bruising

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of bruise
adj
  1. That bruises.
  2. Wearisome, arduous.
noun
  1. A violent physical attack on a person.
  2. Bruises on a person's skin.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹuːzɪŋ/ En-au-bruising.ogg

Word forms

bruising more bruising most bruising bruisings

Etymology

From bruise + -ing.

Derived words

bruisingly cruising for a bruising
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