discolorations

noun

plural of discoloration
as in scratches

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  1. scratches
  2. abrasions
  3. bumps
  4. bruises
  5. scrapes
Noun
  • Because the child had no visible bite marks or scratches and appeared to be unharmed, his family did not seek medical care.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of scratches
Noun
  • Crump said the pathologist noted injury patterns on Kohen’s body caused by debris in the bullet’s wake and displayed a picture showing several abrasions on the child’s right torso.
    — Bracey Harris, NBC news, 1 July 2026
  • The officer suffered fractured ribs, abrasions and bruising and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said.
    — Mauricio Maldonado, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of abrasions
Noun
  • The formula contains AHAs and BHAs to resurface the skin, prevent ingrown hairs, and smooth keratosis pilaris bumps.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Longer form, high-concept videos are popping up more and more in a way to combat TikTok’s short adrenalin bumps.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 3 July 2026
Definition of bumps
Noun
  • According to Globo, the woman had multiple bruises on her breasts, neck and lips.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face.
    — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Definition of bruises
Noun
  • Tony says no bystanders were hurt and his deputies have only minor cuts and scrapes.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The boy bore no signs of scrapes or skin punctures, so the family initially didn’t take him for medical care.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 June 2026
Definition of scrapes
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