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What is another word for give a black eye?

296 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ɡˈɪv ɐ blˈak ˈa͡ɪ], [ ɡˈɪv ɐ blˈak ˈa‍ɪ], [ ɡ_ˈɪ_v ɐ b_l_ˈa_k ˈaɪ]

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    Synonyms for Give a black eye:

    How to use "Give a black eye" in context?

    When someone gives you a black eye, your experience won't just be hurt and angry; the person will have breached the social norms of their community, whether that's a school, a workplace or a street corner.

    It can be hard to determine the cause of a black eye. The force required for someone to give you a black eye may vary depending on the size and strength of their adversary. The aftermath of a black eye can be inconvenient, embarrassing and cause great trauma.

    When someone gives you a black eye, there is a good chance that they did not intend to cause you any harm.

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