black eye

Noun
  1. A swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye (synset 114312889)
    is a type of: bruise, contusion - an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
    same as: mouse, shiner
  2. A bad reputation (synset 114461885)
    "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye"
    is a type of: reputation, repute - the state of being held in high esteem and honor
  3. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes;
    Something that is thwarting or frustrating (synset 107491010)
    is a type of: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
    subtypes: whammy - a serious or devastating setback
    same as: blow, reversal, reverse, setback

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