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noun (n)

• an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration(noun.state)

  Synonym:
  bruise
  

  source: wordnet30
• the action of bruising(noun.act)

  Example:
  The bruise resulted from a contusion.
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act or process of beating, bruising, or pounding; the state of being beaten or bruised.(noun)

  source: webster1913