bruise

injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

“I bruised my knee”

hurt the feelings of

“This remark really bruised my ego”

an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

break up into small pieces for food preparation

“bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them”

damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure

“The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them”