contuse

  • 101contusion — [kən tyo͞o′zhən, kənto͞ozhən] n. [ME contusioun < L contusio: see CONTUSE] 1. a bruising or being bruised 2. a bruise; injury in which the skin is not broken …

    English World dictionary

  • 102contusion — noun 1. an injury that doesn t break the skin but results in some discoloration (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑bruise • Derivationally related forms: ↑bruise (for: ↑bruise) • Hypernyms: ↑ …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 103contund — kən.ˈtənd transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Latin contundere more at contuse archaic : pound, bruise …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 104contusive — contūˈsive adjective Tending to bruise • • • Main Entry: ↑contuse …

    Useful english dictionary