contuse

verb

Definition of contusenext
as in to blow out

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  1. blow out
  2. bloody
  3. scar
  4. bruise
Verb
  • An explosion shortly after 3 p.m. in the Clifton neighborhood Tuesday afternoon sent at least 11 people to the hospital and blew out windows in the surrounding area.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The blue team of Kyle, Rachel, and Sam dominated in a blow out, but the entire purpose of this challenge is not to determine a winner, but rather to watch people look as silly as possible while struggling to move a meter at a time.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of blow out
Verb
  • After a brutal first round, thanks to Moicano’s wrestling and ground and pound, Saint-Denis was bloodied, and both of his eyes were swollen.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
  • The little club on the hill bloodying the noses of Bundesliga's big boys Frank Schmidt achieved something amazing in getting Heidenheim promoted in 2022-23.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Definition of bloody
Verb
  • The percentage is even higher in emerging markets and linked to scarring.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine has often depicted scenes not witnessed since World War II, with children loaded onto trains, veins of trenches scarring the eastern front and renewed concern over how the geopolitics of this conflict could ensnare the entire Western world.
    Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of scar
Verb
  • In the midst of life's trials and tribulations, catharsis is getting bruised and boozed up in some of the best music venues in town.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves to cope with trauma, stress or anxiety.
    Daniel Wine, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of bruise
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