Definition of CONTUSION

contusion

Meanings

Plural: contusions

Noun

  • an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
  • the action of bruising
    • "the bruise resulted from a contusion"
  • Synonym of bruise.
  • Synonym of bruising.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French contusion, from Latin contūsiōnem, accusative singular of contūsiō, from contūsus, past participle of contundō (“to beat”), from com- + tundō (“to beat”).

Synonyms

bruise, bruising

Scrabble Score: 11

contusion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contusion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contusion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

contusion is a valid Words With Friends word