black eye
1. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye (Freq. 1) • Syn: shiner, mouse • Hypernyms: bruise, contusion 2. a bad reputation - his behavior gave the whole family a black eye • Hypernyms: repute, reputation 3. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • Syn: reverse, reversal, setback, blow • Derivationally related forms: set back (for: setback) • Hypernyms: happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event • Hyponyms: whammy
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