100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "bruise"

Definition

The verb bruise means to injure the skin or underlying tissue, typically by a blow that results in discoloration without breaking the skin. It can also refer to causing emotional pain or distress.

Synonyms

• Damage
• Hurt
• Wound
• Mar
• Impair
• Batter
• Crush
• Scar

Antonyms

• Heal
• Mend
• Repair
• Restore
• Soothe
• Comfort

Examples

1. Be careful not to bruise the apples when you put them in the basket.
2. He accidentally bruised his arm while playing basketball.
3. The child cried after he bruised his knee on the pavement.
4. She felt embarrassed when her friend noticed the bruise on her arm.
5. Don’t bruise the flowers when you carry them to the table.
6. The athlete had to sit out the game due to a bruised rib.
7. He tried to hide the bruise on his leg with long pants.
8. A heavy bag can bruise your shoulder if you carry it too long.
9. She bruised her ego when her idea was rejected in the meeting.
10. The doctor examined the bruise to ensure it wasn't serious.
11. The impact was strong enough to bruise the metal surface.
12. If you bruise the leaves of the plant, it may affect its growth.
13. I didn’t mean to bruise your feelings with my comment.
14. The toddler managed to bruise himself while learning to walk.
15. He bruised his reputation after the scandal broke.
16. The basketball player showed off his bruises after the game.
17. She had a bruise on her wrist from carrying the heavy box.
18. The storm left the flowers bruised and battered.
19. I accidentally bruised my finger while trying to fix the door.
20. The child was taught to be careful not to bruise the fruit at the market.
21. She had a habit of getting bruised in the most unexpected ways.
22. The athlete’s leg bruised from the impact during the match.
23. Please don’t bruise my trust by lying to me.
24. The sudden fall caused him to bruise his hip.
25. She was worried she would bruise her fragile ego.
26. The delivery person bruised the packages during transport.
27. He felt a little bruised after the criticism from his boss.
28. I accidentally bruised the cake while taking it out of the pan.
29. It’s easy to bruise your skin if you’re not careful.
30. The bruised fruit was removed from the display.
31. She couldn't help but bruise the flowers when she picked them.
32. His pride was bruised after losing the competition.
33. A fall can easily bruise your body and your spirit.
34. The bruised apple was discarded in the compost bin.
35. He tried to hide the bruises under his clothes.
36. You should be gentle to avoid bruising the delicate fabric.
37. The bruised athlete was determined to recover quickly.
38. It’s important to treat a bruise with ice to reduce swelling.
39. She felt that the harsh words had bruised her confidence.
40. The bruises on his arms were evidence of a rough game.
41. It’s easy to bruise a banana if you squeeze it too tightly.
42. The child was admonished for playing too rough and getting bruised.
43. He had a bruised ego after losing the argument.
44. The gardener was careful not to bruise the young plants.
45. She feared she would bruise her relationship with her friend.
46. The bruised fruit was not suitable for sale.
47. He managed to bruise his ankle during the hike.
48. The flower petals were bruised by the heavy rain.
49. I didn’t want to bruise his feelings, so I kept quiet.
50. The bruise on her arm was an unfortunate reminder of the fall.
51. He was afraid the criticism would bruise his professional image.
52. The doctor advised her to keep the bruised area elevated.
53. She accidentally bruised her leg against the table.
54. The bruised fruit was perfect for making smoothies.
55. His heart felt bruised after the breakup.
56. The child learned to be careful not to bruise his toys.
57. The athlete was proud of his bruises, seeing them as badges of honor.
58. She took special care not to bruise her delicate vase while moving.
59. The bruised petals of the flower told a story of resilience.
60. He was worried that his bruise would take weeks to heal.
61. The tension in the room was palpable, almost ready to bruise.
62. She tried not to bruise her pride by asking for help.
63. The player had to sit out due to a bruised shoulder.
64. The bruised fruit was still edible but not as appealing.
65. He felt bruised after the harsh criticism from his peers.
66. The gardener was careful to avoid bruising the seedlings.
67. The hiker had a bruise on his leg from a fall.
68. She managed to bruise her self-esteem with her negative thoughts.
69. The kids were told to be careful not to bruise the berries while picking.
70. The bruised paint on the wall needed touch-up.
71. He felt bruised by the betrayal of a close friend.
72. The bruised leaves indicated that the plant was struggling.
73. She carefully inspected the bruises to check for serious injury.
74. The athlete was proud of his bruises, proof of hard work.
75. His bruised feelings prevented him from enjoying the party.
76. The child learned to treat his toys gently to avoid bruising them.
77. The bruise on the fruit signaled it was time to eat it.
78. He bruised his foot when he kicked the furniture.
79. They had to be cautious not to bruise the fragile items during the move.
80. The bruises on her body told a story of resilience.
81. She felt bruised by the harsh words spoken in anger.
82. The bruised plants needed extra care to recover.
83. He was careful not to bruise his reputation with reckless behavior.
84. The fruit was bruised, but it still tasted delicious.
85. The injury caused him to bruise easily for weeks.
86. Her heart felt bruised after the argument with her partner.
87. The gardener ensured the tools wouldn’t bruise the seedlings.
88. She was relieved that her bruise was just a minor injury.
89. He bruised his confidence with self-doubt.
90. The bruised apples were perfect for making cider.
91. The toddler often bruised himself while exploring the world.
92. She didn’t want to bruise the delicate balance of their friendship.
93. The bruised fruit was a reminder of the storm that had passed.
94. He felt bruised after hearing the harsh reality of the situation.
95. The plant’s bruised leaves indicated it needed more water.
96. She made sure not to bruise her reputation with careless remarks.
97. The bruises on his arms were fading after a week.
98. He had to be careful not to bruise the flowers while arranging them.
99. The bruised peach was still good for a pie.
100. Her bruised spirit needed time to heal after the loss.