Concuss

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kÉ™nˈkÊŒs/, /ˈkÉ’n.kÊŒs/

Origin

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

Full definition of concuss

Verb

1. (transitive) To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.The blow will concuss him.
2. (legal) To force to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.