black eye English

Meaning black eye meaning

What does black eye mean?

black eye

— noun (= shiner) a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye

— noun a bad reputation his behavior gave the whole family a black eye

— noun (= reverse) an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Synonyms black eye synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as black eye?

black eye English » English

shiner

mouse

setback

reverse

reversal

blow

swelling

obloquy

ill fame

disrepute

Topics black eye topics

What do people use black eye to talk about?

Person Healthy

Injure

• What words refer to being injured by being hit?
  hit bash batter beat up belt black eye bludgeon bruise crush concussion cudgel cuff hammer horsewhip kick knee knock lash pelt pummel punch slap smack smash squash stone strike thwack whip

Examples black eye examples

How do I use black eye in a sentence?

Simple sentences

I have a black eye.