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1. A swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
   - shiner [informal], mouse
    
2. A bad reputation
   "his behaviour gave the whole family a black eye"
    
3. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
   - reverse, reversal, setback, blow

Derived forms: black eyes

Type of: bruise, contusion, happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent, reputation, repute

Encyclopedia: Black eye