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black eye
(redirected from Circumorbital hematoma)

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black eye
n.
1. A bruised discoloration of the flesh surrounding the eye, often resulting from a blow.
2. A dishonored reputation; a bad name.

black eye
n
bruising round the eye
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.black eye - a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eyeblack eye - a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
bruise, contusion - an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
2.black eye - a bad reputation; "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye"
reputation, repute - the state of being held in high esteem and honor
3.black eye - an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedesblack eye - an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
whammy - a serious or devastating setback
Translations
black eye nocchio nero
to give sb a black eye → fare un occhio nero a qn


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