black eyes

plural of black eye

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black eyes
Noun
  • Joseph sustained bite wounds to his leg and abrasions to his head, likely from falling onto the sidewalk during the attack, according to authorities.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Gonzalez said the horse was treated for abrasions to the skull and other injuries, per the outlet.
    Nicole Acosta, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • One Democrat voted with Republicans, to his discredit: Rep. Jose Alvarez of Kissimmee.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
  • To the credit of his players and the discredit of his critics, Cronin’s team has responded by turning things around and playing some of the most active and inspired basketball in the country.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Black eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20eyes. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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