I. bruis ‧ ing 1 /ˈbruːzɪŋ/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
purple or brown marks that you get on your skin where you have fallen, been hit etc
bruising to/on
She suffered severe bruising to her arms and legs.
II. bruising 2 BrE AmE adjective
difficult and unpleasant, and leaving you feeling tired or emotionally harmed:
a bruising contest