black-and-blue

Speech parts

1. black-and-blue - Adjective

2. black-and-blue - Phrase

3. black-and-blue - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin

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Alternative names

black and blue

Synonyms

livid wounded injured crushed discouraged battered damaged hurt discolored abused bruised affronted contused discoloured badly bruised

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Antonyms

well strong inspired fit healthy robust

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Examples

beaten black and blue Source: Internet

livid bruises Source: Internet

Among the best-known Razaf-Waller collaborations are " Ain't Misbehavin' ", " Honeysuckle Rose ", "The Joint Is Jumpin'", "Willow Tree", "Keepin' Out of Mischief Now" and " (What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue ". Source: Internet

Especially not after they have done everything but drag him out on the White House lawn and beat his balls black and blue with a rubber hose. Source: Internet

Beaten black and blue - Mentally ill inmate blamed for attack on 50-year prisoner » Source: Internet

We lost it over the barracuda, lightly torched on one side while scrumptiously raw underneath, striking the balance of a perfect black and blue steak. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

black and blue

Close letter words and terms

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