 black-and-blue |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin | |
| Synonyms: | livid | |
| Examples: | "beaten black and blue" "livid bruises" |
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| Related terms: | injured | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin | |
| Synonyms: | livid | |
| Examples: | "beaten black and blue" "livid bruises" |
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| Related terms: | injured | |
| Similar spelling: |
black-and-white black-market |
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