Other synonyms: absence, bankruptcy, blemish, damage, debit, decline, defect, defectiveness, delinquency,
If the blow were to say break his nose that is serious bodily injury and now you are looking at a Class B felony, Assault 2. If the blow was still serious and resulted in bodily injury but not as serious as an Assault 1 or 2 then you have a Class C felony, assault 3.
A broken nose is a common injury, usually caused by a blow to the face. Most broken noses heal naturally in two to three weeks and they can often be managed at home. The swelling should go down within a week, and the bruising should disappear after two weeks.