Concuss
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈkʌs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Concuss is a verb meaning (transitive) To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.
Meaning
(transitive) To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.
More Meanings
- (law) To force to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.
Example Sentences
The blow will concuss him.
The opposite principle , or rather the opposite practice of intrusion , is the reverse of this : it consists in concussing the Presbytery to ordain , and in concussing the people to receive.
Word Forms
- concusses
- concussing
- concussed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contuse, contund, impact, collide, convel, conculcate.
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