bruise

Bump's colorful aftermath

A bruise is a discolored area where blood has pooled under the skin after an impact, typically progressing through purple, blue, and yellow as it heals.

Fruit bruises similarly—soft spots from mishandling.

The verb means to cause such damage: I bruised my knee on the coffee table.

Figuratively, a bruised ego or bruised feelings have been hurt by criticism or rejection.

injury

contusion

Tissue damage beneath skin

hematomaBlood collected outside vessels
woundCoiled, or an injury
lacerationTorn, ragged wound

abrasion · gash · cut · scrape · scratch · lesion · damage · hurt · pain · soreness

appearance

purple

Hue between crimson and azure

bluePrimary color; also sad
blackDarkest possible hue
yellowHue between green and orange

green · discoloration · mark · spot · blotch · mottled · darkening · fading · swelling · puffiness

tender

sore

Painful or annoyed

sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
painfulCausing hurt or ache
achingExperiencing dull pain

throbbing · raw · touchy · wince · flinch · gentle · careful · pressure · touch · palpation

emotional

ego

One's self-image

feelingsEmotional responses experienced internally
prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
hurtCause or feel pain

wounded · damaged · battered · scarred · rejection · criticism · insult · slight · setback · humiliation

healing

recovery

Regaining what was lost

fadingGradual loss of intensity
yellowingBecoming pale gold-brown
mendingRestoring damaged items

repair · scab · tissue · treatment · ointment · arnica · ice · compress · elevation · rest

fruit

apple

Crisp tree fruit

bananaCurved tropical fruit
peachFuzzy stone fruit
pearTapered sweet fruit

avocado · tomato · soft · damaged · brown · spot · overripe · handling · spoiled · blemish

bruise

contusion

purple

sore

ego

recovery

apple

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