English noun: black eye | |||
1. | black eye (state) a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye | ||
Synonyms | mouse, shiner | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bruise, contusion | ||
2. | black eye (state) a bad reputation | ||
Samples | His behavior gave the whole family a black eye. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | reputation, repute | ||
3. | black eye (event) an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating | ||
Synonyms | blow, reversal, reverse, setback | ||
Broader (hypernym) | happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | whammy | ||