Search Result for "black_eye":
Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (3)

1. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye;
[syn: shiner, black eye, mouse]

2. a bad reputation;
- Example: "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye"

3. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating;
[syn: reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye]



WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

black eye
    n 1: a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye [syn:
         shiner, black eye, mouse]
    2: a bad reputation; "his behavior gave the whole family a black
       eye"
    3: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something
       that is thwarting or frustrating [syn: reverse, reversal,
       setback, blow, black eye]