concuss

== English == === Etymology === From Latin concussus, the perfect passive participle of concutiō (“shake violently”), from con- + quatiō (“shake, hit”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kənˈkʌs/, /ˈkɒn.kʌs/ (Northern England) IPA(key): /kənˈkʊs/, /ˈkɒn.kʊs/ Rhymes: -ʌs === 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. (law) To force to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce. ==== Derived terms ==== concussion concussive deconcuss subconcuss ==== Translations ====