black_eye | ||
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 |