BLACK EYES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

black eyes

noun

plural of black eye

as in odiums

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Noun

The trademarking of Trump To their discredit, according to voting records, Senate Democrats Kristen Arrington, Tracie Davis, Barbara Sharief and Shevrin Jones initially voted for the bill in committees.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
No discredit to the movie, obviously.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026

Definition of discredit

Noun

Regularly inspect your spatulas for any sign of wear, including loose components, cracks, scratches or dents.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Given that matte white finishes are sometimes made out of enamel, scratches and chips are a possibility, Bennett shares.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of scratches

Noun

His injuries also included a strained AC joint in his shoulder and abrasions on his face, the affidavit states.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Leading the charge in technology is Goatek, a proprietary outsole platform that Nike says delivers a 45 percent improvement in wet traction and 25 percent greater resistance to abrasions compared to previous ACG outsoles.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of abrasions

Noun

Pack a tube of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) in your first aid kit instead of antibiotic ointment and remember to flush all scrapes and cuts with copious amounts of clean water before covering them with the jelly.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
This follows previous scrapes of the dataset posted on Reddit (since taken down by the original poster) and the AI model clearinghouse Hugging Face.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrapes

Noun

Recent launch events have mostly settled into a predictable cadence of incremental camera upgrades and routine spec bumps.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Therefore, wearing a watch on your left wrist is a smart styling choice, leaving your investment piece less prone to scratches, bumps, and other wear and tear.

— Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026

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