1. (noun) shiner, black eye, mouse
a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
Synonyms: computer mouse, common mackerel, mouse, reverse, blow, reversal, shiner, black eye, setback
2. (noun) black eye
a bad reputation
Synonyms: blow, shiner, reverse, mouse, reversal, black eye, setback
3. (noun) reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Synonyms: nose candy, reversal, turnabout, puff, turnaround, setback, snow, about-face, opposite, change of mind, gust, shock, black eye, reverse, flip-flop, verso, policy change, volte-face, mouse, turn around, shiner, contrary, bump, blow, transposition, coke, reversion, blast, reverse gear
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