An injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels. After falling off his bike, he had a large bruise on his leg.
A mark indicating damage or injury to a fruit or other object, often resulting in a change of color or texture. The apple had a bruise from being dropped on the floor.
A figurative or emotional injury or damage to self-esteem or confidence. The rejection was a bruise to his ego that took time to heal.