conatus ( synonym found)
Definition of conatus:

(v) : to bruise
"1965: His mouth had been struck or kicked. The lips were severely contused, reddened. -- John Fowles, The Magus"
Definition of conatus:

(v) : to bruise
"1965: His mouth had been struck or kicked. The lips were severely contused, reddened. -- John Fowles, The Magus"
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