NOUN | state | black eye, shiner, mouse | a swollen bruise caused by a blow / blow to the eye |
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state | black eye | a bad reputation | |
event | black eye, reverse, reversal, setback, blow | an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes |
Meaning | A swollen bruise caused by a blow / blow to the eye. | |
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Synonyms | shiner, mouse | |
Broader | bruise, contusion | An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration |
Spanish | ojo morado | |
Catalan | ull de vellut |
Meaning | A bad reputation. | |
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Example | "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye" | |
Broader | repute, reputation | The state of being held in high esteem and honor |
Spanish | mala fama |
Meaning | An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating. | |
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Synonyms | reverse, reversal, setback, blow | |
Narrower | whammy | A serious or devastating setback |
Broader | happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event | An event that happens |
Spanish | adversidad, contratiempo, descalabro, percance, revés, tropiezo | |
Catalan | adversitat, contratemps, ensopegada, percaç, revés |
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