Synonyms for black eye in the sense of this definition

• blow
• reversal
• reverse
• setback

(black eye is a kind of ...) an event that happens

• happening
• natural event
• occurrence
• occurrent

(... is a kind of black eye ) a serious or devastating setback

• whammy

Synonyms for black eye in the sense of this definition

• mouse
• shiner

(black eye is a kind of ...) an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

• bruise
• contusion

Samples where black eye or its synonyms are used according to this definition

• his behavior gave the whole family a black eye

(black eye is a kind of ...) the state of being held in high esteem and honor

• reputation
• repute