Bruising
/ˈbɹuːzɪŋ/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Bruising
verb
- To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
- To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.
- Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
"Bananas bruise easily."
- To become bruised.
"I bruise easily."
- To fight with the fists; to box.
Anagrams of Bruising
No exact anagrams found for "bruising". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
b3
r1
u1
i1
s1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Bruising
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Bruising"
Bruising is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Bruising" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bruising" is a medium-scoring word.