contuse vs bruise

contuse is not a noun while bruise is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contuse	No	No	Yes	No
bruise	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, contuse and bruise are synonyms defined as:

contuse (noun)	bruise (noun)
	an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

contuse (verb)	bruise (verb)
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of	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