contuse

[US]/kənˈtjuːz/
[UK]/kənˈtuːz/

Translation

vt.to injure by a blow; to bruise; to crush or bruise
Word Forms
Third Person Singularcontuses
Present Participlecontusing
Past Tensecontused
Past Participlecontused

Phrases & Collocations

contuse easily

contuse a muscle

contuse the skin

contuse during exercise

contuse from impact

contuse with force

contuse while falling

contuse often

contuse a joint

contuse in sports

Example Sentences

the athlete was careful not to contuse his muscles during training.

she fell and managed to contuse her arm but didn't break it.

he was worried that he might contuse his ribs while playing football.

during the accident, she contused her leg but still walked away.

the doctor advised him to rest after he contused his shoulder.

it's important to ice the area if you contuse a muscle.

she didn't realize she had contused her ankle until it started to swell.

he felt a sharp pain after he accidentally contused his knee.

the coach warned the players not to contuse themselves during practice.

after the fall, she realized she had contused her wrist.

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