CONCUSS

concuss

(verb) injure the brain; sustain a concussion

concuss

(verb) shake violently

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

concuss (third-person singular simple present concusses, present participle concussing, simple past and past participle concussed)

(transitive) To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.

(legal) To force to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*cuss", v. t. Etym: [L. concussus, p. p. of concutere. See Concussion.]

1. To shake or agitate. "Concussed with uncertainty." Daniel.

2. (Law)

Definition: To force (a person) to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce. Wharton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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