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concuss

Syllabification: (con·cuss)

Pronunciation: /kənˈkəs/

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Definition of concuss

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective concussed)

hit the head of (a person or animal), causing temporary unconsciousness or confusion:she was shaken, slightly concussed, and in no state to carry on

Derivatives

concussive

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'shake violently'): from Latin concuss- 'dashed together, violently shaken', from the verb concutere, from con- 'together' + quatere 'shake'