Definition of concuss Concuss

con•cuss

We found 8 definitions of concuss from 5 different sources.

What does concuss mean?

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Verb concusses, concussing, concussed
concuss - shake violently
		agitate, shake change the arrangement or position of
concuss - injure the brain; sustain a concussion
		wound, injure cause injuries or bodily harm to

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Wiktionary

concuss (Verb)
To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.
concuss (Verb)
To force to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

concuss (v. t.)
To shake or agitate.
concuss (v. t.)
To force (a person) to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

concuss
kon-kus′, v.t. to disturb: to overawe: to coerce.—n. Concus′sion, state of being shaken: a violent shock caused by the sudden contact of two bodies: any undue pressure or force exerted upon any one.—adj. Concuss′ive, having the power or quality of concussion. [L. concussus—con, together, quatĕre, to shake.]

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concuss, verb, present, 1st person singular of concuss (infinitive).
concuss, verb (infinitive).

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