Definition of CONCUSS

concuss

Meanings

Verb

  • shake violently
  • injure the brain; sustain a concussion
  • To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.
  • To force to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 11

concuss is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
concuss is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
concuss is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

concuss is a valid Words With Friends word