black_eye has definitions from the field of medicine
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[ noun ] (medicine) a bruise caused by a blow to the eye

Synonyms

shiner

Used in print

(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)

`` Hush '' , said Uncle_Randolph , smiling , `` or I 'll give you another black_eye '' .

Related terms

bruise

2
[ noun ] a bad reputation

Examples

"his behavior gave the whole family a black eye"

Related terms

repute

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[ noun ] an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Related terms

happening whammy set_back

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