BRUISE

[noun] [C] - an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by somethingHis arms and back were covered in bruises.Your legs are covered in bumps and bruises - what have you been doing?She had a few cuts and bruises but nothing serious.I noticed a dark purple bruise on her throat.One or two of the peaches had bruises on them which I had to cut out.