Meaning of bruising in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbruzɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    bruising

    Definitions

    1. causing mental or emotional injury

    Examples

    • « a bruising experience »
    • « protected from the bruising facts of battle- John Mason Brown »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. brutally forceful and compelling

    Examples

    • « protected from the bruising facts of battle »

    Synonyms

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  • « Polite and velvety leaders, who take care to avoid bruising others, are generally not as effective at forcing change. »
    Walter Isaacson

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