as in oppressive
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bruising
Jess Bravin, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2018
Marcus ends her book by wondering whether the neutral ideal of the court can survive the bruising battle of Kavanaugh’s confirmation process.
—John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The new normal Friday marked an end to what has already been a bruising earnings season for the world’s largest oil companies.
—Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 1 May 2020
That did not stop them from using their second pick in the draft on the bruising and proficient A.J. Dillon, who ran for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns at Boston College.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020
See All Example Sentences for bruising
Adjective
Adding to the challenges for Chief Justice Roberts, the Supreme Court’s latest term, which ended in June, was particularly bruising and divisive.
—Jess Bravin, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2018
Marcus ends her book by wondering whether the neutral ideal of the court can survive the bruising battle of Kavanaugh’s confirmation process.
—John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The new normal Friday marked an end to what has already been a bruising earnings season for the world’s largest oil companies.
—Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 1 May 2020
That did not stop them from using their second pick in the draft on the bruising and proficient A.J. Dillon, who ran for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns at Boston College.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020
See All Example Sentences for bruising
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruising
Adjective
-
Contracts of adhesion are sometimes seen as oppressive, especially in the consumer context, but courts often regard them as enforceable.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2025
-
The United States held Qaddafi’s Libya up as a success story in the global war on terror, a former rogue state that had made amends for its murderous past, relinquished its nuclear-weapons program and reoriented its oppressive state apparatus around American foreign-policy priorities.—
Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
-
The risk of severe storms stretches from the southern Plains to the Southeast, with isolated severe storms possible in South Florida, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
-
Complications from that illness ultimately led to a severe form of leukemia that claimed his life.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
-
The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
-
For both types of validators, slashing costs will drop majorly.—
Amor Sexton,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Everything points to the fact that Karolína’s exceptional talent has caught the attention of the formidable and much admired choirmaster.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
-
Sinha’s strategic interventions have substantially scaled up businesses, powering a formidable sales pipeline by assisting the company in landing enterprise-level engagements.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adjective
-
Hardin was terminated from his posts in Fayetteville and Eureka Springs due to difficulties accepting constructive criticism, indecisiveness during stressful situations, excessive force and poor decisions made on the job, according to reports from local outlets.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
-
But while a reno reveal was far less stressful than his time on the Fox military training television series, Tyler did still have some jitters heading into the surprise.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
-
The Ukrainian government alleges that the hacking group works for Russia’s Federal Security Service, or what was once the Soviet Union’s spy agency, the KGB.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
-
Symantec has attributed the attack to a Russian hacking group called Shuckworm or Gamaredon, which has been active since at least 2013.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Critics say work requirements are a backhanded way to slim down the Medicaid rolls, since the paperwork requirements of such programs have proved so onerous that eligible people drop out, causing the uninsured rate to rise.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
-
Customers who took out loans — which range from $200 to $3,000 — pleaded for relief from onerous terms that allowed Minto Money to claw back the sums multiple times over through automatic bank withdrawals.—
Kyle Hopkins,
ProPublica,
21 May 2025
Adjective
-
Some of the Thunderbird pilots flying high had to overcome serious obstacles on the ground.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
-
Mouse Deals The Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse is a blessing for serious esports players, even more so with a $50 price cut.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruising. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share