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contuse

/kənˈtjuːz/

/kənˈtuz/

contuseverb

contused

Past Simple

contused

Past Participle

contusing

Gerund

/kənˈtjuːz/

/kənˈtuz/

Translations

He managed to contuse his arm during the fall.

Он умудрился ушибить руку при падении.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

contusepast participle

Definitions

Injured by a blow that causes bruising; bruised.

The patient had several contused areas on his thigh.