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bruise vs black eye

black eye vs bruise

bruise and black eye both are nouns.

bruise is a verb but black eye is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bruise Yes No Yes No
black eye Yes No No No
As nouns, black eye is a hyponym of bruise; that is, black eye is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bruise:
  • bruise: an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
  • black eye: a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
Other hyponyms of bruise include ecchymosis, petechia, mouse, shiner.
bruise (noun) black eye (noun)
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
a bad reputation
bruise (verb) black eye (verb)
damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure
break up into small pieces for food preparation
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
hurt the feelings of
Difference between bruise and black eye

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