English Explanatory Dictionary

concuss

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.
  2. To force to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.

Pronunciation

/kənˈkʌs/ /ˈkɒn.kʌs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-concuss.wav /kənˈkʊs/ /ˈkɒn.kʊs/

Word forms

concuss concusses concussing concussed

Etymology

From Latin concussus, the perfect passive participle of concutiō (“shake violently”), from con- + quatiō (“shake, hit”).

Derived words

concussion concussive deconcuss subconcuss
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