Synonyms of black eye

black eye

noun

1

as in guilt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guilt
• discredit
• ignominy
• dishonor
• shame
• odium
• infamy
• disgrace
• opprobrium
• stigma
• disrepute
• smudge
• stain
• taint
• brand
• reproach
• obloquy
• blot
• onus
• slur
• disesteem
• spot
• corruption
• immorality
• smirch
• sin
• iniquity
• depravity
• vice
• licentiousness
• debauchery
• unscrupulousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• credit
• award
• honor
• right
• purity
• modesty
• chastity
• good
• stainlessness
• integrity
• legitimacy
• honesty
• righteousness
• goodness
• uprightness
• probity
• chasteness
• rectitude
• glory
• fame
• renown
• scrupulousness
• repute
• virtuousness

2

as in scratch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scratch
• abrasion
• bump
• scrape
• hickey
• discoloration
• lump
• boo-boo
• contusion
• bruise

Examples of black eye in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During Sunday’s series opener, Carrington had poked Fever star Caitlin Clark in the face while making a play for the ball, resulting in a black eye for Clark. —Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024

Indiana State Police are searching for Bryson Muir, the 14-year-old son of NFL player Daniel Muir, after the boy's grandmother alleged his father gave him a black eye and a split lip. —Josh Feldman, NBC News, 30 June 2024

The playoff series got off to a physical start on Sunday, when Clark suffered a black eye at the hands of Sun guard DiJonai Carrington. —Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024

Eight of the nine actors sport racoon black eye makeup smudging. —Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 23 July 2024