Concussion

Pronunciation

Origin

Latin concussio

Full definition of concussion

Noun

1. A violent collision or shock.
• Francis BaconIt is believed that great ringing of bells, in populous cities, hath dissipated pestilent air; which may be from the concussion of the air.
2. An injury to part of the body, most especially the brain, caused by a violent blow, followed by loss of function.
3. (legal, civil law) The unlawful forcing of another by threats of violence to yield up something of value.
• DanielThen concussion, rapine, pilleries,
  Their catalogue of accusations fill.

Related terms

• concuss

Derived terms

• concussion fuse
• concussion grenade