bruise

(noun) an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration. Synonyms: contusion.

(verb) injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of. Synonyms: contuse. Example: "I bruised my knee."

(verb) hurt the feelings of. Synonyms: hurt, wound, injure, offend, spite. Examples: "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests." "This remark really bruised my ego."

(verb) break up into small pieces for food preparation. Example: "Bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them."

(verb) damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure. Example: "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them."