bruising

bruis-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The formation or presence of bruises.

  2. 2.

    Causing physical or emotional damage; punishing.

  3. 3.

    Involving fierce competition or conflict.

  4. 4.

    Present participle of bruise.

Related words

See also: bruise, injury, tough
Synonyms: contusion, damaging, punishing

Etymology

From Old French "bruisier" meaning to break, with present participle suffix "-ing."