Contused
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Contused is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of contuse.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of contuse.
More Meanings
- That has suffered contusion; that has been contused.
Example Sentences
Bradly could see the livid mark of scars on the close-cropped sandy skull. They were recent, and still showed contused edges[.]
[E]re Sun-riſe, his [Khusrau Mirza's] afflicted vvife (Cavvn Azems daughter) goes to viſit him; vvhere finding him ſpeechleſſe, and (by his contus'd face) murdered; never did poore vvretch ſhed more teares, or ſhevv more paſſion; by tearing her faire hayre, deforming her ſvveet face ſo fiercely, ſo amazedly, that her Father and all his family heare her, and ſee it to their griefe and admiration.
Synonyms for contused
Depending on context, synonyms include contusioned, injured, bruised.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bruised, contusioned, injured, concussed, crimped, tetched.
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