contusion

noun

con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈtü-zhən 

-ˈtyü-

: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a

contuse

kən-ˈtüz 

-ˈtyüz

transitive verb

Synonyms

• bruise

Examples of contusion in a Sentence

He suffered multiple contusions of the leg.

suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident

Recent Examples on the Web

All-Star Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro has a left hip contusion but will play. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025

Herro, too: Listed as questionable earlier in the day due to hip contusion, Herro played with an aggressive bent. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025

The Cavaliers are back at full strength after All-Star big man Evan Mobley missed Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic due to a right foot contusion. —Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025

Witt played seven innings after missing time with a left forearm contusion. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English conteschown, from Latin contusion-, contusio, from contundere to pound, bruise, from com- + tundere to beat; akin to Goth stautan to strike, Sanskrit tudati he pushes

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for contusion

• allusion
• collusion
• conclusion
• confusion
• delusion
• diffusion
• effusion
• exclusion
• extrusion
• illusion
• inclusion
• infusion

Kids Definition

contusion

noun

con·​tus·​ion

kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən

: an injury to tissue that usually does not break the skin : bruise

contuse

-ˈt(y)üz

verb

Medical Definition

contusion

noun

con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən 

: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1

contuse

-ˈt(y)üz 

transitive verb

contused; contusing