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Bruise (Verb)

Injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of; "I bruised my knee".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She fell on the stairs and bruised her hip so badly that she could barely walk.
When I slipped on the ice, I bruised my shoulder and it's been sore ever since.
After the bike accident, the doctor said I bruised a few ribs and would have to rest for a while.
During the intense soccer match, John collided with another player and bruised his ankle.
While playing rough, the kids accidentally bruised each other's knees on the hard playground surface.

Break up into small pieces for food preparation; "bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Gently bruise the mint leaves with the back of a spoon to release their oils and flavor.
Fresh lemongrass can be bruised and added directly to soups and stews for a more intense flavor.
When preparing a marinade, bruise the garlic cloves with the side of a chef's knife to release their flavor compounds.
Bruise the basil leaves and mix with olive oil, lemon juice, and parmesan to create a delicious Italian-inspired sauce.
Bruise the fresh ginger with a rolling pin to break down the fibers and release its aromatic oils before adding it to the stir-fry.

Damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure; "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Don't squeeze the melons too hard or you will bruise them and they'll be unsellable.
The fruit vendor learned the hard way not to bruise the berries when displaying them in bins.
Improper handling can bruise the leaves of the orchid and make it look less healthy.
When transplanting the young seedlings, be careful not to bruise the tender stems.
The enthusiastic shopper bruised the tomatoes by stacking them haphazardly in her shopping bag.

Hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego".

Verbs of feeling.

His sharp tongue bruised my confidence, and I found it hard to present in front of the team again.
The rejection letter from my dream college bruised my ego, but I didn't let it stop me.
Her thoughtless words bruised my feelings, and it took time to heal the emotional pain.
His constant criticism started to bruise my self-esteem, and I began to doubt my abilities.
The harsh review of my artwork bruised my creativity, and I struggled to paint again with the same passion.