Bruise dream meaning is explained below using 8 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Nancy Wagaman

Emotional hurt, or the way you’ve reacted to it within your consciousness.

A feeling or fear of someone hurting you.

Self-inflicted bruises (such as from accidentally bumping into objects) can represent: allowing your boundaries to be crossed or your integrity to be compromised, subconscious self-sabotage, an opportunity for greater self-care.

See Hurt, Being, Injured

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 2 — myjellybean

To dream that you have a bruise, represents stress and pressure that you are dealing with in your real life. It may also refer to a reawakening of old, emotional wounds. Consider the symbolism of the specific part of your body that is bruised.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 3 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

There is a distinct warning against too much high living in a dream of bruises on yourself or someone else.

If the bruises were on the legs, your reputation could be at stake. Slow down! See also Body.

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 4 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Emotional injury, usually from long ago.

2. Possible health issues.

3. Denial of difficulties, often in relationships (to try to hide a bruise).

4. Concern with outward appearances.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 5 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a bruise symbolize that you have survived a painful experience, and that you have issues that are unhealed. Pay particular attention to the body part that is bruised.

See Body.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Pagan - Anonymous

If you see any kind of bruise, it’s a warning you’re living too fast.

If the bruises are on your legs, your reputation is at stake, and you should definitely slow down.

Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation • Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Margaret Hamilton

Spiritual wound; location determines the type, i.E.

The head is mental anguish, etc.; Research accordingly

Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 8 — Tyler Wolfe

To dream of bruising is symbolic of wounds from life’s trials, Job 9:17
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe