verb
- causing a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Usage: present participle of contuse; medical/formal
Examples
- The fall was contusing her shoulder badly.
- The doctor examined the contusing force of the impact.
- He was contusing his arm against the metal railing.
- The accident was contusing several passengers.
- The heavy bag was contusing his back as he carried it.
- She avoided contusing her leg by stepping carefully.