 black_eye |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (medicine) a bruise caused by a blow to the eye | |
| Synonyms: | shiner | |
| Related terms: | bruise | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a bad reputation | |
| Examples: | "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye" |
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| Related terms: | repute | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating | |
| Synonyms: | setback blow reversal reverse | |
| Related terms: | happening whammy set_back | |
| Similar spelling: |
Black_Sea black_haw blocky |
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