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contuse

/kənˈtjuːz/

/kənˈtuz/

Translations

contuseverb

contused

Past Simple

contused

Past Participle

contusing

Gerund

/kənˈtjuːz/

/kənˈtuz/

contusionnerMédecine : blesser par un choc sans rompre la peau.

He contused his arm when he fell.

Il s'est contusionné le bras quand il est tombé.

Synonyms

contuseverb

To injure a part of the body without breaking the skin, typically by a blow.

The athlete contused his leg during the match, causing it to swell.