kən.ˈt(y)üz transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle French contuser, from Latin contusus, past participle of contundere to beat, crush, from com- + tundere to beat — more at stutter
1. : to beat or pound together (as in a mortar)
2. : to injure or disorganize (superficial or deeper tissues) with or without breaking the skin : bruise